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WWE SMACKDOWN
APRIL 7, 2005
[bOOM! The opening sparks emit from the giant fist as the crowd goes wild for the opening of Smackdown! The camera pans the audience as usual before cutting straight to Tazz and Michael Cole]
COLE: Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to Smackdown! and what a night it’s going to be!
TAZZ: We’re gonna feel the fallout of WrestleMania 21, which was a night that I’m sure we’ll never forget! Kurt Angle made Booker T tap out!
COLE: We also saw a new United States Champion as Rob Van Dam pinned Carlito Caribbean Cool for the win! And speaking of the United States Championship, we’re going to have a rematch tonight inside of a steel cage!
TAZZ: Also we get to see the debut of Mark Magnus!
COLE: But right now we’ve got some tag action as The Bashams take on Chavo Guerrero and Josh Matthews!
TAZZ: I didn’t know Josh could wrestle!?
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TAG TEAM MATCH
THE BASHAMS vs CHAVO GUERRERO and JOSH MATTHEWS
This was a decent opener with Chavo and Doug making the match watchable. The crowd wasn’t too much into it, until Josh Matthews got tagged in and he began going to work on the opposition, hitting a few nice Cruiserweight moves including a Hurricanrana that sent Doug Basham soaring to the outside.
The ending never came as Luther Raines and Mark Jindrak hit the ring and took out both teams. The referee called for the disqualification, but Raines knocked him down with a punch to the head.
THIS MATCH ENDED IN A DRAW!
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COLE: What the hell! Mark Jindrak and Luther Raines just destroying The Bashams, Chavo, and Josh Matthews!
TAZZ: I wonder what’s up! It’s like all hell has broken loose!
COLE: Mark Jindrak’s taking that microphone! I wonder what this is all about!
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WE WANT A TITLE SHOT AND WE WANT IT NOW!
[Mark Jindrak takes a microphone as Raines tells the crowd to shut up]
JINDRAK: We are sick and tired of being pushed around like this! Ever since we became Team Angle II, we have gotten nothing! No respect! No opportunities and no nothing! Now, this has nothing to do with Kurt Angle since he’s off doing his own thing. This has to do with us! This has to do with Mark Jindrak and Luther Raines!
[The crowd boos]
JINDRAK: Go ahead and boo me! You see, we realize that in this business, if you want something…you have to take it! That’s why, tonight I am demanding a title shot at the WWE Tag Team Titles!
[Theodore Long comes down to a good pop. He climbs into the ring]
LONG: Just a minute, Playa. You can’t walk in here and demand a title shot! You haven’t done crap to deserve something like that! Now, if you want a shot at the tag team titles, then you’re gonna have to earn it! Next week, if both of you can win your matches…then at Judgment Day…it’s going to be The Dudleyz defending their tag team titles against Mark Jindrak and Luther Raines!
[The crowd boos as Long leaves the ring]
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COLE: Two matches made for next week and a possible match made for Judgment Day!
TAZZ: I wonder who their opponents are going to be, Cole! Anyway, I just hope they win so they can take the titles from The Dudleyz.
COLE: Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next we’ve got the debut of Mark Magnus! We’ll have to see how this rookie performs!
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I WORK ALONE
[batista is standing backstage with Maven]
MAVEN: So I guess we need to show these Smackdown punks how to run a show around here. We’ll give them a little dose of what Monday Night Raw was all about!
[batista just turns towards Maven]
BATISTA: We? You misunderstand, something. I work alone.
MAVEN: But what about Evolution and…
BATISTA: Evolution? You mean Ric Flair and Triple H? They were nothing to me. They were nothing, but pawns. You see…I had a game plan that would guarantee a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship. But now I got moved to Smackdown which means I’m just going to have to carry out the plan here instead.
MAVEN: What are you talking about?
BATISTA: It all starts with tonight’s tag match.
[batista laughs and leaves the room as Maven looks confused]
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COLE: What does Batista mean? What’s he talking about?
TAZZ: I’ve got no idea, Cole, but it sure is an asset to have Batista on our side! That man’s a monster!
COLE: Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next we’ve got the debut of Mark Magnus!
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SINGLES DEBUT MATCH
MARK MAGNUS vs FUNAKI
The crowd reaction was minimum which killed the match. Otherwise the match was rather decent with Magnus not using particular heel or face moves. Funaki didn’t stand much of a chance since Magnus dominated for a few minutes before locking on the Stump Puller! Funaki tapped within seconds!
WINNER BY SUBMISSION: Mark Magnus
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COLE: Mark Magnus with that impressive Stump Puller! This kid has got a definite future on Smackdown!
TAZZ: Yeah, but what’s gonna happen when he starts messing with Kurt Angle or even Batista!
COLE: I don’t know, but I’m sure it’s gonna be awesome! Anyway, Ladies and Gentlemen, still to come tonight we’ve got an awesome tag team match, but coming up next…Rob Van Dam defends his United States Championship inside of a Steel Cage!
TAZZ: C’mon Carlito! Show him that his win was just a fluke!
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IT’S TIME FOR JBL TO GET HIS TITLE BACK!
[John Bradshaw Layfield is standing backstage in Theodore Long’s office when Kurt Angle walks in]
JBL: What the hell are you doing in here? Look at you…thinking you’re all that because you made Booker T tap out! Guess what, Booker T is a piece of garbage! There is no way in hell you can make me tap out, understand?
ANGLE: Excuse me? You think I can’t make you tap out? Is that what you think?
[Angle puts down the title before knocking down JBL with a punch to the head! Theodore Long runs in with backstage staff and separates the two]
LONG: What’s the meaning of this? You two want each other so bad? You’re going to get it, because next week on Smackdown…it’s gonna be Kurt Angle defending his WWE Championship against John Bradshaw Layfield!
[Angle looks shocked as JBL smiles]
LONG: But if JBL loses, he ain’t getting another title shot for a very long time, now believe that, Playas!
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COLE: A WWE Title match for Smackdown! next week?! I can’t believe it!
TAZZ: This is awesome, Cole! Kurt Angle taking on JBL for the WWE Championship? Next week is going to be off the hook!
COLE: That it is and Ladies and Gentlemen, I’d like to remind you that the next Smackdown! PPV is coming up next month and it is Judgment Day on May 22nd!
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UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP CAGE MATCH
ROB VAN DAM© vs CARLITO CARIBBEAN COOL
This was a decent match with some innovative offense from Rob Van Dam, including a nice Crossbody off the side of the cage. The crowd was popping for Rob Van Dam who dominated some of this match, until Carlito slammed Rob Van Dam’s head into the cage.
Carlito dominated from there on and even nailed a DDT which got an extremely close two count. Carlito attempted a Slingshot into the Cage, but Rob Van Dam hung onto the side before hitting a Missile Dropkick! Rob Van Dam climbed to the top of the cage and nailed a Frog Splash off the top! 1…2…3!
WINNER AND STILL U.S. CHAMPION: Rob Van Dam
After the match, the pyros exploded from the side of the ring as the crowd popped. However, no one appeared as Rob Van Dam looked confused.
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COLE: Rob Van Dam retains his United States Championship! What a match that was!
TAZZ: Yeah, but what about those flames from the side? That was weird, Cole.
COLE: Indeed it was, but we shouldn’t worry, since we’ve got ourselves an awesome tag match coming up!
TAZZ: Raw versus Smackdown, Baby!
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STEVE AUSTIN IS A POSER! I HATE POSERS!
[The crowd erupts with boos as John Cena comes down to the ring looking upset. He climbs into the ring and takes a microphone]
CENA: WrestleMania 21…it’s gonna go down in history! It’s gonna go down as the night that RVD won the United States Championship! It’s gonna go down as the night that Edge won his first World Heavyweight Championship! It’s gonna go down as the night that John Cena got screwed over by that son of a bitch, Stone Cold Steve Austin!
[The crowd pops HUGE]
CENA: Shut the hell up, because we all know what kind of a person Austin is! He’s nothing, but a god damn poser! We all know that he has no chance in hell of beating me one on one! He has no chance in hell of beating John Cena, the Doctor of Thuganomics!
[The crowd boos]
CENA: It’s quite funny, you know? Because I was in the office of the Board of Director’s earlier today and you know what they told me? They told me that they would love to see John Cena versus Stone Cold Steve Austin!
[The crowd pops]
CENA: I chuckled and told them, as Steve Austin would say, HELL NO! I ain’t wasting time dealing with a wash out like Stone Cold Steve Austin! No…I ain’t gonna…
[He’s interrupted as Eugene’s music hits and the crowd pops as Eugene comes stumbling down. He climbs into the ring and takes a microphone, looking ecstatic]
EUGENE: It’s…it’s…it’s…John Cena! John Cena! You’re my favorite music person!
CENA: That’s nice, but what do you think you’re doing interrupting me? Just turn around and walk on back before…
EUGENE: I always wanted to have a match with John Cena! Do you guys want to see me wrestle John Cena?
[The crowd pops as Cena looks frustrated]
CENA: Look…I don’t want…a match? You want a match with me? Eugene versus John Cena? Hmmm…I guess I could work something out and knock some sense into that head of yours.
[Eugene is all smiles as he claps his hands]
CENA: How about this? John Cena versus Eugene at Judgment Day! The condition being…the loser becomes the winners servant until The Royal Rumble!
[The crowd pops as Eugene nods his head]
CENA: You like that? Huh? You like it, Eugene?
[Cena kicks Eugene in the stomach before nailing a devastating F-U!]
CENA: Austin…I hope you’re watching, because once I’m done with this punk…guess who’s poser *** is next!
[Cena leaves the ring as the crowd boos him on]
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COLE: I can’t stand that John Cena character, Tazz! He makes me sick!
TAZZ: I’m kind of digging the whole hip-hop scene, Cole. You know…word to your mother!
COLE: I don’t know what that means and I don’t want to know what that means. Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next we’ve got an awesome tag team match between the new Smackdown superstars versus some of the veterans!
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I’M ALREADY UNDEFEATED!
[booker T is walking backstage when Mark Magnus stops him]
MAGNUS: Well…welll…well…if it isn’t the great Booker T?
[booker T extends his hand for a shake, but Magnus pulls his away]
MAGNUS: Uh…no. I don’t want to get the stains of a loser on my undefeated hands.
BOOKER: What’s that supposed to mean?
MAGNUS: It means that I am undefeated thus far and you my friend, let’s just say that you don’t exactly have the best win-loss record.
[booker is starting to get frustrated]
MAGNUS: I can see the frustration in your face and I don’t blame you. I mean, who wouldn’t get jealous of me…Meticulous Mark Magnus. That’s right…I never fail to amaze in matches and I never fail to win.
BOOKER: Yeah? I’m gonna shut that punk *** mouth of yours…
MAGNUS: Tsk…tsk…tsk. Is that a challenge? Because I’m booked for quite some time. Next week, I go face to face with Shannon Moore. After that, it’s Meticulous action with Paul London! After that…who knows! I’m probably going to be contending for the WWE Championship!
[Magnus pushes Booker to the side and walks off. Booker T stands in the back looking pissed]
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COLE: That Mark Magnus certainly isn’t making a good name for himself on Smackdown!
TAZZ: He’s kinda growin’ on me, Cole. I wish him good luck here on Smackdown!
COLE: We’ll see how he does next week, but right now Ladies and Gentlemen, we’ve got our mainevent!
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8-MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
KANE, BATISTA, EUGENE, MAVEN vs KURT ANGLE, EDDIE GUERRERO, JBL, HARDCORE HOLLY
This was a crowd popping match with the Smackdown! side getting huge pops and the Raw side getting good jeers from the crowd. The match saw all the superstars get rotated in and showing off their skills. Batista seemed to be secluded from the others as he never asked for a tag, but stood there observing the others.
The ending sequence was hot with all the men battling it out in the ring. Hardcore Holly nailed Maven with the Alabama Slam, but was then nailed with a Chokeslam from Kane! Kane turned around as Kurt Angle nailed Eugene with an Angle Slam! Kane went for Angle, but John Bradshaw Layfield knocked him down with a Clothesline from Hell! JBL laughed, but Angle nailed him with an Angle Slam!
Eddie Guerrero climbed to the top and went for the Frog Splash on Kane! He nailed it, but Batista broke up the pin before hitting a Demon Bomb onto Eddie Guerrero! He proceeded to drag Kane atop Eddie Guerrero! 1…2…3!
WINNERS: Kane, Batista, Eugene, and Maven
After the match, Batista picked up Eddie Guerrero and nailed another Demon Bomb!
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COLE: What the hell! Batista is showing no mercy to Eddie Guerrero! Someone stop this!
TAZZ: He’s just showing Eddie a little thing or two about being a monster!
COLE: That’s uncalled for! C’mon!
TAZZ: Sheesh! Folks, we’ll see you next week on Smackdown!
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SMACKDOWN PREVIEW | APRIL 7, 2005
Smackdown! is just four days removed from WrestleMania 21 and what a fallout show is there planned for tonight? Theodore Long has promised the fans and viewers a night of action and surprises!
With the acquiring of four new superstars, Theodore Long has announced that we will see a HUGE tag team match between the new superstars and the veterans of Smackdown! Tonight...Kane, Eugene, Maven, and Batista will team up to take on Eddie Guerrero, Hardcore Holly, John Bradshaw Layfield, and Kurt Angle! Will the newcomers manage to make a name for themselves or will Smackdown! show them what it's all about?
Rob Van Dam won the United States Championship at WrestleMania 21 and tonight he hopes to finish the job as he takes on Carlito Caribbean Cool inside a Steel Cage! Can Rob Van Dam prove that this win was not just a fluke and can he shut Carlito up for good?
Also tonight, Mark Magnus debuts as he goes one on one with Funaki!
Confirmed Events
Rob Van Dam© vs Carlito Caribbean Cool - Steel Cage - United States Championship
Mark Magnus vs Funaki
Kane, Eugene, Maven, and Batista vs Eddie Guerrero, Hardcore Holly, John Bradshaw Layfield, and Kurt Angle
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WWE RAW
APRIL 4, 2005
[The opening of the show presents a video which highlights all the events that took place at WrestleMania 21.]
JR: Ladies and Gentlemen! We are just 24 hours removed from WrestleMania 21 and what a historic night that was!
KING: Tonight's going to be historic also, JR! We're having another draft lottery!
JR: Indeed we are, King. That means each show will acquire four superstars from the other show!
KING: What if we lose Triple H, JR?! What happens to Evolution!?
JR: Well, that will be a blow to Evolution, but we'll have to wait to see what happens.
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ROUND ONE OF THE DRAFT
[Vince McMahon comes down to the ramp where Theodore Long and Eric Bischoff are standing]
MCMAHON: Tonight, history will be made as eight superstars will be exchanged between the two brands! This means an all new future for these superstars and an all new force for the brands! Since Eric Bischoff won the coin toss backstage, he will go first.
[bischoff selects and a smile crosses his face as he looks at the slip]
BISCHOFF: I would like to welcome Smackdown's premiere Cruiserweight to Monday Nights! Ladies and Gentlemen…Rey Mysterio!
[The crowd pops HUGE as the camera shows Mysterio standing up in the back and hugging his Smackdown! friends]
LONG: That hurts, Eric. You guys have Rey Mysterio and I hope he does well on Raw.
BISCHOFF: Oh, I'm sure he will do just fine. As a matter of fact, right now I'm giving him a shot at the Intercontinental Championship!
[The crowd pops as Long nods his head. Long takes a slip and looks upset]
LONG: I'd like to welcome…Maven over to Smackdown!
[The crowd cheers as Maven gets up from the RAW locker room]
BISCHOFF: Maven…he's…uh…good.
[bischoff laughs as Long shakes his head]
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JR: It looks like we got ourselves one of the best Cruiserweights in the world as well as an Intercontinental Championship match coming up next!
KING: And we lost that trash Maven!
JR: I wonder what else is going to happen tonight!
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INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
SHANE HELMS© vs REY MYSTERIO
This was a good opener and the crowd was super hot for Mysterio. The match started off with Mysterio showing off his skills and dominating over Helms. This frustrated Helms, but Mysterio continued outwrestling him. Helms managed to turn the tables after catching a Hurricanrana attempt with a Powerbomb to the mat. Mysterio managed to fight back and even went for the 619, but Helms rolled Mysterio up with the tights!
WINNER AND STILL IC CHAMPION: Shane Helms
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JR: Shane Helms had the tights! He had the tights! We would've had a new Intercontinental Champion!
KING: Stop complaining, JR! Shane Helms needed to cheat to keep his title, so he cheated! There's nothing wrong with that!
JR: The look on Rey Mysterio's face shows just how upset he must be! This is an outrage!
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ROUND TWO OF THE DRAFT
[Vince McMahon comes back out with a microphone]
MCMAHON: Since Eric Bischoff went first last time, this time Theodore Long will select a superstar.
[Long nods and takes a superstar ball. He looks at the slip and throws it down]
LONG: Smackdown would like to welcome Eugene to Thursday Nights.
[bischoff laughs as Eugene comes down waving to all the fans. He hugs Eric Bischoff and takes a microphone]
EUGENE: I'll miss all of you! You can watch me on Smackdown! now with…with…John Cena! And I also get to be with…Eddie Guerrero! And…and…
BISCHOFF: Eugene…since this is your last night on Monday Night Raw, how about a last match for all the fans?
[Eugene nods as the fans cheer]
BISCHOFF: Good…because your opponent tonight is none other than…Batista! But…before that match takes place…I'd like to welcome Rene Dupree back to RAW!
[Eugene looks frightened as Batista's music hits. Eugene runs to the ring as Batista makes his entrance]
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JR: Well, we're all sad that Eugene has to go now, but at least we get to see one last match from the man.
KING: This is great! We don't have to deal with Eugene on RAW and now maybe Batista can injure him and keep him out of action!
JR: That's terrible, King.
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SINGLES MATCH
EUGENE vs BATISTA
This was a squash match as Eugene managed to outrun Batista for two minutes as the crowd cheered him on. Batista managed to catch up to Eugene and nailed him with a Demon Spinebuster before hitting him with a Demon Bomb for the pin!
WINNER: Batista
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JR: Batista not giving Eugene a fighting chance! That's not right! That's just not right!
KING: Hush! It's time for round three of the draft, JR!
JR: I wonder who we're going to get this time, King.
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ROUND THREE OF THE DRAFT
[Eric Bischoff claps as Batista poses in the ring. Bischoff reaches into the roll and pulls out a slip of paper]
BISCHOFF: Batista! Go ahead and celebrate in the ring, but Ladies and Gentlemen…please know that The World's Greatest Tag Team has been re-united as Charlie Haas comes here to Monday Night Raw!
[The crowd pops as Bischoff nods and waves to the fans]
LONG: This is crap, Playa! I haven't gotten a single star to Smackdown while Bischoff is stealing the top talent that Smackdown has to offer!
[bischoff shrugs his shoulders as Long picks another superstar. A huge smile crosses his face]
LONG: Batista…stop that celebrating and come down here for a Smackdown! T-Shirt! That's right…Batista is now a part of Smackdown!
[bischoff looks furious, but he keeps quiet. Theodore Long just laughs as Bischoff shakes his head]
BISCHOFF: Go ahead and take Batista, because I have a blockbuster announcement to make right here and right now! Seeing as that the World Tag Team Titles were not defended at WrestleMania 21…it's fitting that they are defended here tonight!
[The crowd pops as Bischoff nods]
BISCHOFF: Tonight, La Resistance is going to defend their tag team titles against Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas!
[The crowd pops HUGE]
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JR: We're gonna see a tag title match!
KING: I hope the Frenchman keep their titles! I just don't think Shelton and Charlie can keep up with them!
JR: Well after last night's performance in that Ladder Match, I think they have surpassed La Resistance.
KING: You must've been watching a different match!
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WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
LA RESISTANCE© vs WORLD'S GREATEST TAG TEAM
This was a pretty decent match with Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas getting a HUGE pop from the crowd. Both of them pulled out all the stops and put on an athletic masterpiece. It was obvious that La Resistance was struggling to keep up, but the match still flowed.
The ending sequenced was rather interesting with Benjamin hitting Rob Conway with the T-Bone Suplex allowing Haas to lock in the Haas of Pain on Greiner forcing him to tap out! Afterwards, Haas stood in the ring holding up both of the tag team titles as Benjamin stood on the outside clapping.
WINNERS and NEW TAG CHAMPIONS: World's Greatest Tag Team
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JR: We have new tag champions! We have new tag champions! What a night for Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas!
KING: They just got lucky, JR!
JR: Well, what a night is has been and we are ready for the final round of the draft!
KING: C'mon Bischoff! What if we got Kurt Angle! That would be great!
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FINAL ROUND OF THE DRAFT
[Long and Bischoff stare each other down as McMahon speaks]
MCMAHON: It's now time for the final round of the draft! Since Eric Bischoff chose first last time, it's time for Theodore Long to choose.
LONG: It's alright, Playa. I'll let him choose first, since my luck is already down!
MCMAHON: Go ahead, Bischoff.
[bischoff selects a superstar and smiles]
BISCHOFF: Please…welcome The Big Show!
[The crowd pops as Bischoff nods and smiles. Long looks pissed, but then smiles when he sees his superstar]
LONG: The Undertaker might've retired, but that doesn't mean his brother did! Ladies and Gentlemen…Smackdown will now be full of hell, fire, and brimstone as Kane is now on the active roster!
[The crowd boos as Long laughs. Bischoff looks shocked]
BISCHOFF: That's…that's…that doesn't matter! I had Kane planned for a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship, but now that he's gone…I guess we need to decide a contender for Edge's World Heavyweight Championship!
[He's interrupted as Chris Jericho comes down to a HUGE pop.]
JERICHO: Just a minute there Mr. Jackass…I mean Bischoff! Have you forgotten something, already? I'm the former World Heavyweight Champion and as a former World Heavyweight Champion…I get a rematch anytime, any place!
[bischoff just stares as Jericho]
JERICHO: So…I'm demanding a title shot at Backlash! Me versus Edge for the World Heavyweight Championship!
[The crowd pops]
JERICHO: And seeing as that Chris Jericho is all about new things, this match isn't going to be a normal match! This match is going to be a Best 2 out of 3 Falls Match!
[The crowd pops HUGE as Jericho leaves. Bischoff looks frustrated]
BISCHOFF: That's fine! So we have Edge defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Chris Jericho at Backlash…in a Best 2 out of 3 Falls Match! I guess that means the winner of tonight's #1 Contenders Battle Royal is going to get a title shot at Vengeance!
[The crowd pops]
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JR: We have a mainevent made for Backlash, King! Chris Jericho and Edge in a Best 2 out of 3 Falls Match!
KING: That's gonna a blockbuster match! But what about tonight, JR?! A #1 Contender's Battle Royal!
JR: Ladies and Gentlemen, this certainly has been an awesome night and this match can only make it better!
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THIS IS HOW EVOLUTION IS GOING TO DEAL
[Triple H and Ric Flair are standing backstage looking pissed]
HHH: This isn't good, Flair. We lost Chris Benoit and now that son of a bitch, Batista gets traded to Smackdown! That lessens my chances of getting out of this Battle Royal with the #1 Contendership!
FLAIR: C'mon Game, we've got this handled! The only obstacle here is The Big Show and even he isn't so big when compared with the Cerebral Assassin!
HHH: You're right. Now this is what we're going to do.
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JR: It seems Evolution has lost it's power source now that Batista is on Smackdown!
KING: I know Triple H can do it! I know he can win and when Vengeance comes around, he's going to take back his World Heavyweight Title!
JR: We'll see about that, King.
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#1 CONTENDER'S BATTLE ROYAL
This match featured most of the superstars on the roster as well as the newly acquired Smackdown! superstars. The dead weight was thrown out early like La Resistance as well as Steven Richards and Val Venis. There were quite a few good spots including Rey Mysterio dumping both himself and Shane Helms to the outside.
Christian had a field match as he managed to eliminate four superstars before being tossed over by The Big Show. The ending came down to Triple H, Flair, The Big Show, Shawn Michaels, and Randy Orton. All of them tried to team up on Show, but Show fought back and managed to eliminate Flair.
Triple H tried to Pedigree Show, but was dumped over! The crowd popped huge as Show proceeded to hit a Chokeslam on both Orton and Michaels! He turned around, but Triple H slid back in and nailed him with a Pedigree! This allowed Orton and Michaels to clothesline The Big Show over to the top rope!
Orton and Michaels dueled it out for quite some time, until Orton went for the RKO! Michaels reversed it and threw Orton to the outside! Shawn Michaels is the winner and #1 Contender for Vengeance!
WINNER AND #1 CONTENDER FOR VENGEANCE: Shawn Michaels
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JR: Shawn Michaels is our #1 Contender! Shawn Michaels is in the mainevent for Vengeance!
KING: It's The Big Show's fault! If he hadn't eliminated Triple H, then Triple H would've been the #1 Contender!
JR: Ladies and Gentlemen, make sure to tune in next week for another historic episode of Monday Night Raw!
[The camera fades to the logo]
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RAW PREVIEW | APRIL 4, 2005
Just 24 hours have passed since one of the most historic events in the history of this business...WrestleMania 21. The Smackdown and Raw superstars took their bodies to the limits in the hopes of securing their place in the memories of the fans and in the histories of this business!
Tonight, an all new history is made as Smackdown! and Raw will come together once again under the same building to hold another draft lottery! After seeing the impact that was made after WrestleMania 20, one can only wonder what's going to happen tonight as both Eric Bischoff and Theodore Long will each acquire four superstars from the other brand!
Nothing else is scheduled for tonight so expect anything and everything to happen as two of the greatest forces in wrestling clash together once again!
Confirmed Events
Draft Lottery with Smackdown! and RAW
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WWE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
BOOKER T vs. KURT ANGLE©
[booker T comes down first to a good pop from the crowd. Kurt Angle comes down next with his WWE Title around his waist. He comes down to the ring and poses as the crowd boos him on]
Booker T tells Kurt Angle that he is going to win the title, but Angle shakes his head and motions for the title around his waist. Both men grapple up to begin, but Angle gets Booker in a headlock. Booker pushes Angle into the ropes, but is taken down with a Shoulderblock.
Angle goes for an elbow drop, but Booker T moves before dropping his knees onto Angle. Booker T goes for the pin, but Angle gets a shoulder up. Booker T picks up Angle and punches him before whipping him into the ropes. Angle returns and is knocked down with a kick to the head. Angle gets back up and walks into a Suplex. Booker T goes for the pin again, but Angle gets his shoulder up.
Angle stands up and charges forward, but Booker T twists Angle's arm and knocks him down with another kick to the head. Angle stands up frustrated at his lack of offense as Booker T charges forward, attempting to tackle Kurt Angle. Angle takes advantage and puts Booker T in a headlock. Booker T fights back with punches to the stomach, forcing Angle to let go.
Booker T chops Angle across the chest a few times before whipping him into the turnbuckle. Booker T charges forward, but receives a boot to the face for his actions. Kurt Angle runs up behind Booker T and tackles his leg from behind. Booker T falls down as Angle slides to the outside and slams Booker T's legs against the steel post.
The crowd boos as Angle slides in and spins in a circle, taunting both them and Booker T. Kurt Angle goes over to the corner and waits for Booker T to stand up before tackling his leg from behind again. Angle puts in a Leglock as Booker T shouts in pain. Booker T manages to reach the ropes as the referee forces Angle to let go.
Kurt Angle picks up Booker T and hits a Suplex before going for the pin. Booker T gets his shoulder up, but Angle goes for the pin again. Booker T gets his shoulder up again, frustrating Kurt Angle. Angle picks up Booker T and whips him into the turnbuckle before hitting the Rolling German Suplexes! Booker T's eyes are glazing over, as Kurt Angle climbs to the top turnbuckle. He signals and goes for a Moonsault!
Booker T gets his knees up as Angle bounces off in immense pain, holding his stomach! Booker T gets up and climbs to the top rope himself. The crowd cheers as he hits the Houston Hangover! 1…2…No! Angle kicks out as the crowd boos.
Booker T stands up and goes for the Bookend, but Kurt Angle elbows him and goes for an Angle Slam! Booker T reverses and kicks Angle in the midsection before bouncing off the ropes and going for the Bookend! Kurt Angle catches Booker T's foot and locks in the Angle Lock! Booker T struggles for a moment before turning around and kicking Angle off, sending Angle into the referee!
Kurt Angle slides to the outside and grabs the title as Booker T tries to revive the referee. Booker T turns around to see Angle swinging the title with full force. Booker ducks and kicks Angle in the midsection before hitting a Scissors Kick onto the title! Booker T makes the cover and gets the three count, but there's no referee!
Booker T goes to revive the referee, as Angle uses the ropes to stand back up. He gets behind Booker T and nails the Angle Slam onto the title! Angle throws the title to the outside as the referee recovers! He sees Angle make the cover and begins the 1…2…NO! The crowd goes nuts as Booker T gets an elbow up!
Kurt Angle cannot believe this as he stands up and argues with the referee! He removes his shoulder straps and grabs Booker T's leg before locking on the Angle Lock! Booker T struggles, but manages to reach the ropes in time! Angle lets go and waits for Booker T to stand back up again. Booker T gets up as Angle goes for Angle Slam! Booker T reverses it and hits the Bookend! 1…2…NO! Angle gets his foot on the ropes!
The crowd is pumped as Booker T climbs to the top rope once again and waits for Angle to stand up. Booker T sees Angle standing and goes for a Missile Dropkick! Angle moves and catches Booker T's foot before locking on another Angle Lock in the middle of the ring! Booker T has no choice, but to tap!
Kurt Angle defeated Booker T after an Angle Lock.
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Cole: Kurt Angle retains his WWE Championship after that Angle Lock!
Tazz: I told you Kurt Angle was going to make Booker T tap out, Cole! I knew it!
Cole: I'll give you credit on that one Tazz, but who do you think is going to win our next matchup?
Tazz: I don't know, Cole. I mean, both John Cena and Randy Orton have a bright future ahead of them. I'm going with our Smackdown guy, Cena on this one.
Cole: Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, this match will be enforced as Stone Cold Steve Austin will be the Guest Referee!
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GUEST REFEREE MATCH
RANDY ORTON vs. JOHN CENA [sTEVE AUSTIN AS THE REFEREE]
[Randy Orton comes down first to a mixed reaction. He poses in the ring, but is interrupted when John Cena comes down to a mixed reaction as well. He gets into the ring and gets in the face of Orton. The two of them then trash talk, until the glass shatters and the crowd goes INSANE as Stone Cold Steve Austin walks to the ring]
Both men stare each other down and trash talk as the crowd is split between the two. Cole and Tazz promote this as being one of the most talked about matches in a long time. Cena and Orton continue staring each other down until Orton slaps Cena in the face.
Cena smiles and holds his face before looking around at the audience. He turns towards Orton and kicks him in the stomach before hoisting him up for the F-U! Orton slides off and goes for an RKO, but Cena pushes Orton off before rolling to the outside. Orton stands inside the ring posing as Cena looks pissed off on the outside.
Stone Cold tells Cena to get back into the ring, which he does. Orton charges forward this time, but hoists him up and dumps him to the outside! This time, Cena stands in the ring and poses for Orton. Orton slides into the ring and the two stare each other down again. Orton punches Cena and whips him into the ropes. Cena comes back with a Shoulder, but Orton springs back up.
Cena whips Orton into the ropes, but Orton returns with a Clothesline of his own. Orton kicks Cena in the head before picking him up and hitting his traditional Backbreaker. Orton goes for the pin, but Cena gets a shoulder up. Orton lifts up Cena again and hits him with an Uppercut before whipping him into the ropes.
Cena ducks a Clothesline, but gets caught as Orton applies the Sleeper Hold! Cena fights through as he elbows Orton in the stomach a few times, before bouncing off the ropes and taking him down with another Shoulderblock. Cena looks at the crowd before bouncing off the ropes and going for the Five Knuckle Shuffle! Orton rolls out of the way as Cena holds his hand in pain.
Orton picks up Cena and punches him a few times, but Cena fights back with punches of his own. Cena bounces off the ropes again, but Orton catches him with a surprise RKO! Orton makes the cover as Stone Cold makes the count. 1…2…No! The crowd pops as Orton begins arguing with Stone Cold. He pushes Stone Cold, which angers The Rattlesnake!
Stone Cold whips Orton into the ropes and catches him with a Lou Thesz Press! The crowd goes wild as Orton stands up and is hit with a Stone Cold Stunner! The crowd pops, while Cena struggles to make the cover. Stone Cold sees this and doesn't count. He grabs a microphone from the side…
Austin: What the hell do you think you're doing? You don't wait for someone else to do the work and then take the pin! No, I ain't counting this unless you get your *** up and show me some effort!
Cena looks up angrily as he begins shoving Austin. Austin goes to punch Cena, but Cena blocks it and hoists Austin onto his shoulders! Cena goes for an F-U, but Austin slides down and nails a Stone Cold Stunner onto Cena! He drags Orton on top of Cena and makes the three count as the crowd cheers.
Stone Cold leaves the ring as the crowd cheers him on. Orton stands up not knowing what happened as Cena lies there knocked out cold.
Randy Orton defeated John Cena after Stone Cold's Stunner
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Cole: What the hell!? Stone Cold helping Randy Orton defeat John Cena! What the hell is going on here!?
Tazz: I've got no clue, but that damn Austin should've let the match continue! I know Cena would've won!
Cole: This night has been full of surprises, folks, but we've still got one more match to come so here's Jim Ross and Jerry “The King” Lawler!
[The camera cuts to JR and The King, both of whom look ecstatic]
JR: Thanks Michael Cole, it certainly has been an incredible night as we're down to our last match!
King: This one is going to be amazing, JR! Chris Jericho defending his title against Edge!
JR: These two men are unbelievable athletes, no doubt about that, but the question is will Edge be able to overcome the odds and win his first World Heavyweight Championship?
King: Well, I certainly hope he does, JR! He deserves it!
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WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
EDGE vs. CHRIS JERICHO©
[Edge comes down first to a mixed reaction from the crowd. Chris Jericho comes down next to a LARGE pop from the crowd. He slides into the ring and shows off his title as Edge eyes it carefully]
Jericho offers his hand to Edge, who looks hesitant but then accepts it. The two men separate and circle the ring before grappling up. Edge forces Jericho into the turnbuckle, but the referee tells him to let go. Edge steps back, but charges forward again. Jericho jumps up and rolls up Edge with a Sunset Flip Pin! 1…2…No!
Jericho shakes his head and laughs as Edge smoothes back his hair. The two men grapple up again and Jericho forces Edge into the turnbuckle this time. He delivers two chops across the chest before whipping Edge into the opposite turnbuckle. Jericho charges forward, but Edge moves and Jericho crashes into the turnbuckle.
Edge rolls up Jericho, but Jericho reverses it into a pinfall of his own. Edge reverses it, but Jericho pulls it into a reverse of his own. Both men separate as the audience claps in appreciation. Both men grapple up and Jericho gets the advantage as he grabs Edge in a headlock. Edge tries to push Jericho off, but Jericho holds on.
Edge pushes Jericho into the ropes and drops him with a Dropkick! Edge goes for the pin, but Jericho gets a shoulder up. Edge picks up Jericho and hits a Suplex before dropping a few elbows onto him. He goes for the pinfall, but Jericho kicks out. Edge goes to the top rope and waits for Jericho to stand up. He goes off with a Missile Dropkick and nails it!
Both men are down, but Edge stands up first. He goes into the corner and crouches as Jericho stands up in the opposite turnbuckle. Edge waits for the chance and charges forward with a Spear! Jericho moves and Edge hits metal! Jericho gets behind Edge and hits a Bulldog!
The crowd pops as Jericho goes for the Lionsault! He nails it as the referee counts! 1…2…Edge brings his shoulder up! Jericho stands up and climbs to the top rope as Edge begins to recover. Jericho jumps off with a Double Axe Handle, but Edge kicks him in the stomach and delivers an Edgecution! He goes for the pin, but Jericho kicks out to a good pop!
Edge stands up and stalks Jericho before going for an Electric Chair Drop! Jericho rolls down and reverses it into another rollup attempt! 1…2…No! Jericho stands up, but Edge goes straight for a Spear! Jericho reverses it into a DDT! He goes for the cover once again, but Edge gets a shoulder up at 2.
Jericho stands up and climbs to the outside of the ring. He begins clearing the Spanish announce table as the crowd pops HUGE. He climbs back into the ring and throws Edge to the outside. Edge stumbles around as Jericho grabs him and slams his head against the side of the table before rolling him onto the table.
Jericho climbs onto the table and sets Edge up for a Powerbomb! Edge hits Jericho with a Lowblow before hitting a Modified Edgecution onto Jericho through the table! The crowd pops HUGE, but both men are down and out as the referee tells them to get back into the ring.
After quite a while of recovering, both men manage to get inside the ring. Edge walks towards, Jericho and goes for a Hurricanrana, but Jericho stops it and locks on the Walls of Jericho! The crowd pops as Edge screams in pain! The referee asks him, but Edge shakes his head as he crawls towards the rope.
The crowd is now split on both men, but pop HUGE when Edge reaches the ropes. Jericho lets go as Edge stands up. Jericho nails the running Enzugiri and goes for the pin again! 1…2…Edge kicks out to a HUGE pop from the crowd. Jericho cannot believe this as he stands up. He picks up Edge and whips him into the ropes, but Edge returns with a devastating Spear! He stumbles around before falling atop Jericho! The referee makes the count and goes 1…2…3!
Edge stands in the ring as the crowd is standing on their feet giving him a standing ovation. The referee hands Edge the World Heavyweight Title as tears stream down his cheeks. He stands atop the turnbuckle and holds up his title as the crowd cheers once gain. He gets down and turns around to find Jericho standing there.
Edge walks over and holds up Jericho's hand as the crowd goes nuts! The two of them embrace each other as the crowd continues clapping for them.
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JR: Edge! Edge! Edge! Edge has won his first World Heavyweight Championship here at WrestleMania 21! He watched WrestleMania 6 as a teenager and now he is living out his dream!
King: I knew he would do it! Edge! I was cheering for you!
JR: Ladies and Gentlemen, what a night this has been tonight and I would like to thank you for tuning in on behalf of both Raw and Smackdown!
King: I can't wait for RAW tomorrow, JR!
JR: I'm sure it'll be an excellent fallout!
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Quick Results of WrestleMania 21
Rey Mysterio def. Mark Jindrak
Shane Helms def. Val Venis
The Dudleyz def. The Basham Bros.
Paul London def. Chavo Guerrero and Billy Kidman
Batista def. Kane
The World's Greatest Tag Team def. The Hardy Boyz
Rob Van Dam def. Carlito Caribbean Cool and The Big Show
The Undertaker def. Shawn Michaels
Triple H def. The Rock
Team Smackdown def. Team Raw
Mick Foley def. Ric Flair
Kurt Angle def. Booker T
Randy Orton def. John Cena
Edge def. Chris Jericho
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JR: Mick Foley bestowing some advice to Edge, who has a chance tonight to win his first World Heavyweight Title, something I'm sure he's pining for.
King: Quiet JR! It's Time to Play the Game!
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TRIPLE H vs. THE ROCK
[Triple H comes down alone to GOOD heel heat from the crowd. He looks frustrated as he gets into the ring and spits the water in the air. The Rock comes down next to a HUGE pop from the crowd. He climbs into the ring and taunts Triple H, which gets a good pop]
Triple H looks upset as The Rock begins taunting him. He charges forward, but The Rock knocks him down with a punch to the head. Triple H bounces back up into another clothesline! Both men separate as the crowd chants for The Rock. He tells Triple H to “Just Bring It”, which angers The Game even more!
Triple H charges forward, but The Rock catches him and hits a Samoan Drop. He goes for the pin, but Triple H kicks out at 2. The Rock lifts up Triple H and whips him into the ropes before knocking him down with an elbow to the face. The Rock drops down and goes for the pin once again, but Triple H gets a shoulder up. The Rock seems somewhat frustrated as he picks up Triple H again and gets him in a headlock. Triple H pushes The Rock into the ropes, but The Rock comes back with a hard Clothesline.
Triple H rolls to the outside looking frustrated as hell. He turns around and begins shouting at The Rock before sliding back into the ring. The two men grapple up and this time Triple H gets The Rock in a headlock. The Rock pushes Triple H into the ropes and knocks him down with an elbow. Triple H slams the mat with his hand and begins cursing as he stands up.
The Rock gets up in Triple H's face and tells him that he will give The Game a free shot. Triple H shakes his head in contempt, prompting the Rock to turn around and walk off. This angers Triple H as he spins The Rock around before kicking him in the midsection. Triple H hooks the arms and goes for a Pedigree! The Rock reverses it with a Backdrop before crouching down looking intense.
Triple H stands up as The Rock charges forward. Triple H ducks and nails a Neckbreaker. Triple H goes for the cover, but The Rock kicks out before a 2 count can be made. Both men begin standing up on opposite ends of the ring. The Rock goes forward again into a Clothesline from Triple H. Triple H picks up The Rock and whips him into the turnbuckle, face-first. The Rock stumbles backward into a Backdrop from Triple H.
Triple H goes for the pin once again, but The Rock kicks out. Triple H stands up and begins arguing with the referee. This allows The Rock to stand up behind Triple H. Triple H turns around and The Rock goes for a Spinebuster! Triple H reverses it into a Face Crusher onto his knee! The Rock stumbles around as Triple H goes for the Pedigree!
Triple H nails the Pedigree before making the cover! 1…2…The Rock gets an elbow up! The crowd pops as Triple H gets up and begins screaming at the referee. The crowd pops even louder as The Rock kips up and stalks Triple H from behind. Triple H turns around and walks into a Rockbottom! The Rock makes the cover and gets the 1…2…No! Triple H gets his foot on the rope!
The Rock stands up and waits for Triple H to get up. The Rock grabs Triple H and nails a Scoop Slam before going for the Sharpshooter! He locks it in and holds it as Triple H screams in pain. Triple H reaches for the ropes and inches toward it, but The Rock struggles to pull him back into the middle. Triple H looks to tap, but manages to reach the ropes in time.
The Rock refuses to let go, but Triple H kicks him sending The Rock into the referee! The Rock goes to check on the referee, but Triple H slides to the outside and pulls a Sledgehammer from underneath the ring! Triple H slides back into the ring and waits for The Rock to turn around. The Rock turns around as Triple H nails the Sledgehammer into The Rock's stomach!
Triple H drops the Sledgehammer and goes for a Pedigree attempt! The Rock drops Triple H over and looks around at the cheering crowd. He removes his shoulder band and swings his arms from side to side! He bounces off the ropes and nails The People's Elbow! The crowd goes nuts as The Rock makes the pin! …?...?...?...no referee!
The Rock turns around and tells the referee to stand up, as Triple H uses the ropes to get up. The Rock turns around as Triple H goes for a punch. The Rock ducks and sets up for another Rockbottom! Triple H twists The Rock's arm and hooks the arms! Pedigree! Triple H makes the slow cover as the referee revives and sees the pinfall! 1…2…3!
Triple H defeated The Rock after a Pedigree.
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King: Triple H wins the match! Wooo-hooo! Did you see that Pedigree, JR?! That shook the whole ring!
JR: Triple H might've won, but he cheated to win, King! He used that damn Sledgehammer!
King: Well, the referee didn't see it so it doesn't matter, King!
JR: Ladies and Gentlemen, what a night it has been! We've seen some awesome matches from both Smackdown and Raw superstars, but the best is still to come!
King: We've got Team Smackdown taking on Team Raw!
JR: Well, we're finally going to get to see just who is the better brand! Here comes Team Raw!
King: C'mon Benoit! I'm even cheering Tajiri!
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INTERPROMOTIONAL MATCH
TEAM RAW vs. TEAM SMACKDOWN
[Team Raw comes down first to Chris Benoit's music. All of them climb into the ring as the crowd gives them a mixed reaction. Team Smackdown comes down next in Eddie Guerrero's low-rider! The crowd gives them a mixed reaction as well as they get into the ring and immediately go face to face with Team Raw]
It's decided that Torrie Wilson and Trish Stratus are going to begin the match. Trish slaps Torrie, which prompts Torrie to leap onto Trish and pull her hair. The crowd cheers as Torrie stomps Trish into the corner before picking her up and whipping her into the ropes. Trish returns with a Clothesline. Trish lifts up Torrie begins choking her on the ropes as the referee counts to 5. Trish doesn't let go, prompting the referee to call for the Disqualification! [Trish Stratus is Eliminated]
Trish begins to leave the ring, but Torrie runs after her and tackles her on the ramp! The two women brawl around as the referee tells them to leave and that both of them are banned from ringside! [Torrie Wilson is Eliminated] Backstage staff comes over to help the two women separate, while Tajiri and Nunzio step inside the ring.
The two Cruiserweights grapple up, but Nunzio gets Tajiri in a Wrist Clutch. Tajiri flips around and twists Nunzio's arm instead. Nunzio rolls down and sends Tajiri to the other side with an Armdrag! Tajiri stands up and charges forward, but Nunzio knocks him down with a Clothesline. Tajiri springs back up, ducks a punch and nails a kick to the side of Nunzio's head. Tajiri goes for the pinfall, but Nunzio gets a shoulder up.
Tajiri stands up and positions himself for Nunzio to stand up. Tajiri goes for the Buzzsaw Kick, but Nunzio ducks and grabs Tajiri's arm! Tajiri spins around and pushes Nunzio into the ropes. Tajiri knocks Nunzio down with a Spinning Heel Kick. Tajiri tags in Benoit who comes in to a HUGE pop. He picks up Nunzio and chops him all the way into the turnbuckle.
Benoit whips Nunzio into the opposite turnbuckle and catches him as Nunzio stumbles backward. Benoit nails his Three Germans before going for the pin! 1…2…3! [Nunzio is Eliminated] Benoit stands in the ring as Theodore Long steps into the ring. Benoit looks at long and tells him to have a free shot. Long punches, but Benoit doesn't budge. Benoit whips Long into the ropes before knocking him down with a Chop to the chest.
Benoit goes to lock on the Sharpshooter, but Eddie Guerrero breaks up the submission. Benoit drags Long over to the RAW corner and tags in Bischoff who walks in looking cocky. Bischoff kicks Long before picking him up and whipping him into the ropes. Long returns with a Clothesline before tagging in Eddie Guerrero.
Eddie Guerrero charges forward, but Bischoff moves and Eddie nails the referee! Eddie checks on the referee, while Bischoff pulls out a pair of Nunchucks! Bischoff goes to hit Eddie, but Eddie ducks and nails Bischoff with a Dropkick! Eddie picks up the Nunchucks and hits Bischoff with them as Bischoff covers himself in pain. The referee begins to stir as Eddie tosses the Nunchucks to Bischoff and lies down!
The referee stands up and sees Bischoff holding the Nunchucks as Eddie Guerrero sits up and laughs at Bischoff. The referee grabs the Nunchucks and throws them outside the ring, as Eddie Guerrero nails Bischoff with a Lowblow! Eddie makes the rollup from behind and gets the 1…2…3! [Eric Bischoff is Eliminated]
Eddie laughs at Bischoff, but Tajiri comes from behind and elbows Eddie Guerrero into the turnbuckle. Tajiri goes for the Tarantula, which draws a good pop from the crowd, but Eddie avoids it and rolls back into the ring. The two men stare each other down before grappling up. Eddie knees Tajiri in the stomach before whipping him into the ropes. Tajiri goes back with a Handstand Elbow to the head of Guerrero. Eddie tags in Long who steps into the ring and is hit with an immediate Buzzsaw Kick! Tajiri makes the cover and gets the pinfall! [Theodore Long is Eliminated
Guerrero walks in and trips. Tajiri picks up Guerrero who grabs a kick from Tajiri and locks on the Lasso from El Paso! The crowd pops huge, but Benoit comes in to break up the action. Eddie stands up and reverses a punch from Benoit into a Crossface! The crowd pops HUGE, but Tajiri breaks up the submission. The referee tells Benoit to go back to his corner as Eddie rolls up Tajiri from behind! 1…2…3! [Tajiri is Eliminated]
Chris Benoit steps into the ring and the two men face off. The crowd cheers for both men as they shake hands to begin the match. Both men grapple up, but Benoit gets behind Eddie and locks up his hand. Eddie elbows Benoit in the head and flips behind. Benoit flips behind Guerrero and hits a German Suplex! Benoit goes for another, but Eddie flips behind Benoit and delivers a Backdrop!
Eddie stands up and picks up Benoit before twisting his arm. Benoit reverses, but Eddie runs up to the turnbuckle, leaps onto the ropes, and takes Benoit down with a Head-Scissors! The crowd pops as Eddie springs back up, looking dizzy. Eddie climbs to the top rope as Benoit struggles to stand up. Eddie taunts on the top rope, but Benoit runs up and sets Eddie up…for the Superplex!
Both men are down, but Benoit gets back up first. The crowd pops as he runs his finger across his throat! Benoit climbs to the top before attempting a Flying Headbutt! Guerrero moves and Benoit crashes to the mat! Guerrero slowly lifts his arm and covers Benoit! 1…2…NO! Chris Benoit gets his shoulder up as the crowd pops HUGE!
Eddie stands up and picks up Benoit before delivering a Suplex. He rolls over and goes for a second Suplex! Eddie Guerrero is going for a third Suplex! Benoit flips over Guerrero's shoulder and delivers a German Suplex! Another German Suplex! Benoit nails the third Suplex! The crowd gets onto their feet as Benoit climbs to the top rope.
Diving Headbutt to Eddie Guerrero! Benoit makes the cover! 1…2…NO! Eddie Guerrero kicks out at the last second! The crowd is going insane, as Benoit cannot believe it. He drags Eddie Guerrero into the middle and locks on the Sharpshooter! Eddie rolls out of it and reverses it into a Small Package with the tights! 1…2…3! [Chris Benoit is Eliminated]
The crowd cheers as Eddie Guerrero stands up with Benoit, who looks surprised. Eddie tells him that he should've known Eddie would do anything to win. Benoit nods his head and the two hug as the crowd pops huge! The moment is interrupted as Christian comes down to the ring!
Team Smackdown defeated Team Raw after A Small Package.
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JR: What the hell is Christian doing down here!?
King: I don't know, but did you see Eddie Guerrero cheat! That's not fair! Chris Benoit would've made Eddie Guerrero tap sooner or later!
JR: Well, that was a excellent showing from both men, but what's Christian doing?!
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THIS IS WHY I SHOULD'VE BEEN ON TEAM RAW!
[Christian takes a microphone as Eddie and Benoit just look at him]
Christian: See this, Eric? This is what I'm talking about! I should've been in the Heavyweight Position on Team Raw! I would've won the match for Raw! It should've been me!
[Christian looks at Benoit with disgust]
Christian: You sicken me, Chris. The way you embraced Eddie Guerrero even after he cheated to win! That doesn't roll well with me!
[Christian tries to hit Benoit with the microphone, but Benoit reverses it into a Crossface! The crowd pops as Christian taps. Benoit lets go as Guerrero comes soaring off the top rope with a Frog Splash! Benoit and Guerrero leave as the crowd cheers them on]
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JR: Christian getting his just desert! Did you see that King?!
King: Of course I saw that, JR! Christian's right! If he was in the match, we would've won for sure!
JR: Perhaps, but what's done is done. The important thing is what's coming up next! Mick Foley goes one on one with Ric Flair in a Hardcore Match!
King: I just know Naitch is going to make Foley wish he was Hardcore!
JR: Well, these two men certainly have their heat with one another and we can only wonder how that will translate in the ring!
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HARDCORE MATCH
RIC FLAIR vs. MICK FOLEY
[A video is shown promoting Foley's hardcore background as well as the feud between the two men]
[Ric Flair comes down to a GOOD pop with tons of “Whooo” chants thrown in. He gets into the ring looking concerned, when Mick Foley comes down to a HUGE pop from the crowd. He steps into the ring smiling at Flair, who looks worried.]
Both men have a small staredown at the beginning, until Foley climbs to the outside and searches underneath the ring. He finds a few items and throws them inside the ring as Flair looks frightened. Foley slides back into the ring as Flair picks up a Trash Can Lid and slams it over Foley's head.
Foley stumbles backward and does a Flair Flop! The crowd pops as Flair looks shocked! Foley gets back up and walks over to Flair before knocking him down with a punch. Foley stomps down Flair before picking him up and throwing him to the outside! Foley climbs to the outside and slams Flair's head into the steel steps.
Flair stumbles around in pain, as Foley grabs him and whips him back into the steel steps. Flair lies there in pain, as Foley grabs a steel chair from the side. He charges forward, but Flair moves and Foley slams the steel steps with the chair. Foley begins vibrating, but Flair turns him around and pokes him in the eye.
Foley stumbles around holding his face while Flair taunts him from behind before hitting Foley with a Lowblow! The crowd starts a “Foley!” chant as Flair picks up Foley and rolls him back into the ring. Flair slides in and drags Foley into the middle, but Foley rolls back to the outside. Flair looks frustrated as he climbs to the outside only to be knocked down with a Clothesline.
Foley climbs onto the apron and drops an elbow, which receives a good pop. Flair looks stunned as Foley searches underneath the ring for some weapons. The crowd pops as he pulls out a bag and throws it into the ring. Foley slides back into the ring and dumps the contents of the bag to reveal thumbtacks!
Foley climbs to the outside as Flair recovers. He rolls Flair into the ring and beats on him, but Flair nails Foley with another Lowblow! Flair stands up and nails a Bulldog onto the thumbtacks! The crowd stands up to check on Foley, who rolls over as thumbtacks are all over his face!
Flair makes the cover, but Foley manages to kick out at 2! The crowd pops as Flair lifts up Foley and whips him into the turnbuckle. Flair releases some chops which receive “Whoo” chants from the crowd. Foley falls down as Flair begins to climb to the top rope! Foley gets up and throws Flair off the top rope into the thumbtacks! Flair screams in pain as Foley pulls some of the thumbtacks off his own face.
Flair rolls around, trying to stand up using the ropes, but Foley kicks him in the midsection before nailing a DDT and making the cover! 1…2…3!
Mick Foley defeated Ric Flair after a DDT.
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JR: Mick Foley! Mick Foley has defeated Ric Flair in that brutal Hardcore Match!
King: Just looking at Foley makes me sick, JR! Look at all those thumbtacks in his face!
JR: Well, Foley has always put his body on the line to entertain the fans and tonight was no different!
King: Yeah, well, that's just stupid.
JR: These fans certainly don't think so, but right now Ladies and Gentlemen, please turn over to the Smackdown announcer table!
[The camera cuts to Tazz and Michael Cole]
Cole: Thanks JR and King. Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next we've got one of the most anticipated rematches of all time! Kurt Angle defending his WWE Championship against Booker T!
Tazz: I hope Angle makes Booker tap once again!
Cole: Well, we'll have to see what happens, Tazz.
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I WANT A FAIR MATCH, TONIGHT!
[stone Cold is in the back lacing up his boots, when Eric Bischoff walks in]
Bischoff: Steve, I know you're the Guest Referee in tonight's match between Randy Orton and John Cena, but I have something to ask you.
Austin: What is it, Bischoff? You want me to step down?
Bischoff: No, but we already lost both our interpromotional matches tonight and losing this one would…well…
Austin: It would make you and the entire Raw brand look like a joke, am I correct?
Bischoff: Yeah, but if you…
Long: Hold a minute, Playa!
[Austin and Bischoff look to the side to see Theodore Long entering the room]
Long: If you think you can bribe the referee here, you got another thing, coming!
Bischoff: Bribe? You're telling me about bribing? What happened out there between Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit?
Long: That's between Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit! I can't help if that's who Eddie Guerrero is!
Austin: Both of you, shut up! Now, I'm the guest referee and I understand how much this match means to both Orton and Cena as well as the two brands, so that means I'm going to cut through the center unless either Orton or Cena try to pull something on Stone Cold Steve Austin, understand?
[He shakes his head and leaves the room]
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Cole: Stone Cold getting ready for his duties for tonight's match between John Cena and Randy Orton.
Tazz: It's a dream match come true, Cole!
Cole: We'll we're going to have to wait since we've got our Championship match coming up next!
Tazz: Let's get it started, Cole!
**CONTINUED IN NEXT POST**
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SO HOW DO YOU FEEL?
[The Hardy Boyz are standing backstage as the camera moves over to them]
Matt: Here we are Jeff! WrestleMania 21 in a Ladder Match!
Jeff: This is pumped, man. The Hardy Boyz, the greatest tag team in the history of this business, back in action! We'll show these two punks what tag team action is all about!
Matt: Yeah, you've got that right!
[The Hardyz slap hands before leaving the room]
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SINGLES MATCH
BATISTA vs. KANE
[batista comes down to good heel heat from the crowd. He climbs into the ring and poses as the crowd showers him with boos. Kane's music hits and the monster comes down to a HUGE pop from the crowd. He climbs into the ring staring at Batista]
Both men stare each other down as the crowd pops HUGE for the staredown. Kane makes the first move and both men grapple up. Neither man can get the advantage as they struggle around the ring, locked up in determination. Both men release their hold and stare each other down as the crowd pops.
Kane charges forward into a Clothesline from Batista. He pops back up, ducks another Clothesline and knocks Batista down with a Big Boot to the face! Batista bounces back and both men grapple up once again. Batista forces Kane into the corner, but the referee tells him to let go. Batista backs up before charging forward with a Clothesline!
Kane stumbles out, holding his throat, but Batista grabs him and whips him into the ropes. Kane comes bouncing back into a HUGE Spinebuster from Batista! Batista tells Kane to stand up, as Kane struggles onto his feet. Batista grabs Kane and places him in the Powerbomb Position! Kane reverses and sends Batista back over his back before holding out his arm…
The crowd pops HUGE as Kane grabs Batista's throat and looks around at the crowd. Kane lifts up Batista and delivers a Chokeslam that shakes the ring! Kane drops down and goes for the pin, but Batista manages to kick out at 2! The crowd erupts as Kane picks up Batista and goes for the Tombstone Piledriver!
Batista slides off Kane's back and turns him around before placing him back in Powerbomb Position! Batista lifts up Kane and delivers a devastating Powerbomb! The crowd cheers as Batista picks up Kane again and delivers another devastating Powerbomb! Batista falls down and goes for the pin! 1…2…3!
Batista defeated Kane after 2 Consecutive Powerbombs.
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JR: The power of Batista! Kane didn't stand a chance!
King: Well, I guess we know who the more powerful one is now, don't we JR?
JR: Well, I won't say Kane didn't put up a good effort.
King: Yeah, well we all know Batista is the monster!
JR: Whatever, King. Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next we've got an interpromotional match between Smackdown and Raw!
King: Which one is it going to be JR?
JR: We're going to get to see a match that WrestleMania made famous!
King: You don't mean…?
JR: Yes, I do. The Hardy Boyz versus The World's Greatest Tag Team in a Ladder Match!
King: And we have the honor of calling the match!
[A promo video is shown hyping the history of the Ladder Match as well as the histories behind The Hardy Boyz and The World's Greatest Tag Team]
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LADDER MATCH
WORLD'S GREATEST TAG TEAM vs. THE HARDY BOYZ
[shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas come down to a good pop from the crowd. The Hardy Boyz come down to a HUGE pop from the crowd. They slide into the ring and refuse handshakes from Benjamin and Haas.]
Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas go to work almost immediately and begin throwing punches left and right. The Hardy Boyz back up to the ropes and are knocked over the top rope with Superkicks from both Benjamin and Haas! The Hardyz regroup on the outside and discuss their strategies as The World's Greatest Tag Team poses inside of the ring.
The Hardyz slide back into the ring and duck punches before bouncing off the ropes and coming back with Spinning Wheel Kicks! Charlie Haas rolls to the outside as The Hardyz focus on Shelton Benjamin. Matt Hardy lifts up Benjamin and whips him into the ropes, before getting down on his knees. Jeff Hardy comes running up and nails the Poetry in Motion!
Matt Hardy picks up Benjamin and whips him into the ropes once again. Benjamin comes back into a Clothesline from Matt Hardy. Meanwhile, Jeff Hardy begins climbing up the turnbuckle. He gets set to leap off, when Haas throws a ladder at him from the outside! Jeff crashes back to the mat as Haas slides the ladder into the ring.
Matt Hardy comes over to deal with Haas, but Benjamin comes from behind and attacks Matt Hardy. Shelton Benjamin whips Hardy into the ropes before knocking him down with a Clothesline. Haas picks up Jeff Hardy and throws him to the outside, where he lands with a thud. Haas turns back to Matt Hardy, who is being beaten in the corner. Benjamin motions to Haas before getting down on his knees. Haas bounces off the ropes and nails his own version of the Poetry in Motion!
The crowd pops as Benjamin begins to set up the Ladder. He begins to climb it, but Jeff Hardy slides into the ring and begins tugging at Benjamin's leg. Haas comes over to stop Jeff, but receives a lowblow from behind by Matt Hardy! The Hardy Boyz pull down Benjamin from the Ladder, as the crowd cheers them on.
Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy begin ascending the ladder at the same time, but Charlie Haas nails Jeff Hardy with a lowblow of his own! Haas and Matt begin ascending the ladder until half way through when they begin throwing punches back and forth. Matt Hardy gains the advantage, before hitting Haas with a Side Effect off the Ladder!
The crowd is cheering them on as all four men are down and out. The World's Greatest Tag Team manage to stand up first as they go to climb and the Ladder. The Hardy Boyz manage to get up, but Haas and Benjamin climb back down and begin going to work on The Hardy Boyz. Both of them Clothesline Matt Hardy to the outside before turning back towards Jeff Hardy.
Haas whips Jeff into the ropes, before Benjamin picks him up and Flapjacks him against the Ladder. The Ladder falls down as Jeff clutches his face in pain. Benjamin picks up Jeff Hardy and hits a Backdrop onto the Ladder, as Haas climbs to the outside to deal with Matt Hardy. Inside the ring, Benjamin lifts up Jeff Hardy and goes for a Suplex onto the Ladder, but Jeff blocks before hitting a Twist of Fate straight onto the Ladder!
The crowd pops HUGE as Jeff Hardy hangs on the ropes in an attempt to stand back up. On the outside, Haas and Matt are exchanging punches, while Jeff Hardy is inside the ring setting up the Ladder at an angle up against the ropes. The crowd pops again as he bounces off the ropes, runs up the Ladder, and soars to the outside taking down Haas and Matt Hardy!
All three men are down on the outside, but Matt and Jeff manage to stand up first and begin shouting instructions at one another. Matt Hardy picks up Haas and holds him as Jeff walks off to the side. Moments later, Jeff Hardy comes running on the barricade, soon leaping off for a Modified Heel Kick! Charlie Haas moves and Jeff nails Matt Hardy in the head!
Haas climbs into the ring as Benjamin begins to set up the Ladder. Both men struggle and slowly climb each step by step. On the outside, Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy are getting back onto their feet and heading to the ring. The World's Greatest Tag Team, once on the top of the Ladder, both reach for the Briefcase. However, both of them pull before arguing over who should get the prize.
This arguing allows Matt Hardy to slide underneath Benjamin and nail him with a Powerbomb off the Ladder! Haas looks worried, allowing Jeff Hardy to climb up the Ladder before exchanging punches with him. Jeff gains the advantage and takes Haas down to the mat with a Bulldog! The crowd is going insane, while Matt Hardy picks up Jeff and tells him something.
The Hardy Boyz begin ascending the Ladder and manage to reach the top step! However, Matt Hardy is seen mouthing the words “This is for you” as he points to the crowd. Jeff Hardy flies off the Ladder with a Swanton Bomb onto Charlie Haas, while Matt Hardy nails his trademark Legdrop onto Shelton Benjamin! The crowd is blowing their load all over the match as all four men are knocked out.
Matt Hardy is the first to stand up as he picks up the now fallen Ladder and place it back up in the middle. He slowly begins climbing to the top, but continues struggling. Benjamin is seen struggling to get up, but he manages to with the help of the ropes. He walks over to the Ladder and punches Matt Hardy a few times.
Matt Hardy turns around to stomp Benjamin back down, but Benjamin blocks the kick and nails a T-Bone Suplex onto Matt Hardy sending both men back down! Charlie Haas takes the opportunity to begin climbing to the rope. He makes it up as Jeff Hardy uses the corner turnbuckle to stand up. Shelton Benjamin comes running over and nails a Stinger Splash onto Jeff, just as Charlie Haas grabs the Briefcase and comes back down!
The World's Greatest Tag Team defeat The Hardy Boyz after Grabbing the Prize
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JR: The World's Greatest Team have won the match! Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin have won the match!
King: That was an amazing match JR! It might've even surpassed previous WrestleMania matches!
JR: However this match was, these four man have proven themselves once again here tonight! Look at this ovation the crowd here at Staples Center is giving them! I've never heard anything like it!
King: Oh man, and we've still got so much more to go!
JR: That's right Ladies and Gentlemen! Coming up next we've got a Smackdown match!
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ERIC BISCHOFF OFFERS INITIATIVE
[Team Raw is standing backstage in Bischoff's office]
Bischoff: Tonight, we're going to face Team Smackdown in an Elimination Tag Match! That means we've got to be on our A-Game, otherwise we're going to get shown up by those Smackdown idiots and that's going to make me look bad!
Benoit: So we do nothing, but work for you Bischoff? Is that it? I'm in this because I've got issues to settle with Eddie Guerrero, not because I like working for you, understand?
Bischoff: Hold on there a minute, Chris! You didn't let me finish! If we win tonight, then I am going to grant each and every one of you a wish. Now, you can use this wish on anything you please…
[The team begins murmuring]
Bischoff: But don't forget that you need to win, otherwise there is no prize in it. Just the fact that we lost to a second rate brand!
[He leaves the room angrily, as Team Raw looks confused]
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Cole: Team Raw being given an incentive to win. Well, Team Smackdown doesn't need incentive since our superstars do it for pride.
Tazz: You got that right, Cole!
Cole: Anyway, Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next the United States Championship is on the line in a Triple Threat! Carlito's been holding onto the title for quite some time, but now he's got to face two superstars instead of one!
Tazz: What are you implying, Cole? Are you implying that Carlito is going to lose his United States Title?
Cole: No…I was just…
Tazz: Whatever, Cole.
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UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP
THE BIG SHOW vs. ROB VAN DAM vs. CARLITO CARIBBEAN COOL©
[The Big Show is the first one to come out and he does so to a GOOD pop from the crowd. Rob Van Dam comes out next to a HUGE pop. He gets into the ring and tells Show that the title is his. Carlito comes out last to GOOD heat. He climbs into the ring and talks trash to both Show and Van Dam]
Carlito stands in the ring as Rob Van Dam and Big Show stare at him. Both men charge at Carlito, who slides to the outside and shakes his head. Rob Van Dam tells him to get back into the ring, but Show has different plans as he knocks Rob Van Dam down with a punch to the head. Show picks up Rob Van Dam and throws him across the ring.
Carlito claps on the outside as Show walks over to Van Dam and picks him up. Show slams RVD's head against the turnbuckle before hitting him with a Scoop Slam. Show goes for the pin, but Rob Van Dam kicks out. Carlito begins shouting instructions at Show, who looks irritated. Show picks up Rob Van Dam into a Gorilla Press Position and drops him back down onto the mat before stepping on his stomach. Show goes for the pin again, but Rob Van Dam manages to kick out at two.
Show picks up Rob Van Dam again, who seems to be fighting back. Show whips Rob Van Dam into the ropes and nails a Boot the face! Carlito is cheering Show on from the outside and telling him to finish off Rob Van Dam. Show picks up a dazed Rob Van Dam and hauls him back up. Show places him on the turnbuckle before attempting a Superplex! Rob Van Dam manages to punch Show in the head a few times, knocking him down to the mat.
Rob Van Dam climbs to the top, but Carlito comes running over to distract him. Rob Van Dam looks over at Carlito before leaping off and landing on the barricade. Carlito laughs, but Rob Van Dam jumps off and nails a Missile Dropkick to Carlito. Rob Van Dam picks up Carlito and slams his head into the steel steps before rolling him into the ring. Carlito crawls over to the corner, but is quickly cornered by Show and Rob Van Dam.
Carlito crawls between their legs and stands up using the ropes. He tries to make a run, but Show grabs his head and slams it down onto the mat. Rob Van Dam bounces off the ropes and nails a Standing Moonsault onto Carlito. The crowd pops as Show picks up Carlito and nails a Chokeslam in the middle of the ring!
Show goes for the pin, but Van Dam breaks it up and asks Show what he's doing. Show charges, but Van Dam nails him with a kick to the head before hitting a Spinning Wheel Kick which sends Show to the outside. Rob Van Dam turns around to Carlito who is standing up. He walks over, but Carlito goes for a quick DDT! Rob Van Dam stops it before reversing it into a Northern Lights Suplex! 1…2….No! Carlito gets his foot on the ropes, forcing Rob Van Dam to let go.
Rob Van Dam picks up Carlito and whips him into the ropes before knocking him down with a Feint Kick. Rob Van Dam bounces off the ropes and hits his Rolling Thunder! The crowd starts up a “RVD” chant as he hops to the top rope. He pulls the thumbs, but Show climbs onto the apron and wraps his hands around RVD's throat! Rob Van Dam manages to gouge Show's eyes sending him off the apron and back down.
Rob Van Dam turns around, but Carlito has sprung onto the second turnbuckle and is attempting a Top Rope DDT! Rob Van Dam pushes Carlito off before nailing the Five Star Frog Splash! 1…2…3!
Rob Van Dam defeated Carlito Caribbean Cool after a Five Star Frog Splash.
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Cole: Rob Van Dam is our new United States Champion! What an effort put in by Rob Van Dam!
Tazz: Eh, Carlito had a good reign, Cole. I guess Rob Van Dam just wanted the title more and he got his revenge!
Cole: Wow, what a match that was and what an evening it has been so far! Still to come we've got the WWE Championship on the line between Kurt Angle and Booker T!
Tazz: Yeah, but coming up next we've got another interpromotional match, Cole and this time we're going to be calling the shots!
Cole: And what an honor it is for me to call this match, Tazz. It's going to be The Undertaker's last match and it's against Shawn Michaels!
Tazz: Not only that, but it's going to be a Last Man Standing Match! This is going to be awesome!
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YOU GUYS AIN'T NOTHING!
[shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas are backstage celebrating their win over The Hardy Boyz, when Ric Flair walks up to them looking shaken]
Flair: What's all this? What's all this about? You guys think that just because you won a Ladder match against a tag team no one gives a WHOOO about, you can celebrate?
Haas: Yeah, what's wrong with that…
Benjamin: I know, man…
Flair: Nothing. You two go on thinking you're hardcore, because you don't know hardcore! Mick Foley doesn't know hardcore! I know hardcore! I might not look like I know hardcore, but boy do I know hardcore! WHOOOO! I live hardcore, boys! I am hardcore! I am…hardcore! You understand? Hardcore!
Benjamin: Yeah we get it, Ric…
[benjamin and Haas slink off looking disturbed as Flair turns towards a light pole and starts telling it how he's hardcore]
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Cole: Ric Flair has lost his marbles, Tazz!
Tazz: Yeah, I'm just glad he's not on Smackdown! He'd disturb our superstars!
Cole: Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, you're about to witness history here as The Undertaker wrestles his last match against none other than Shawn Michaels!
Tazz: Yeah, can the Undertaker keep his perfect WrestleMania record or what?
[A video is shown highlighting the Undertaker's past WrestleMania matches]
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LAST MAN STANDING MATCH
SHAWN MICHAELS vs. THE UNDERTAKER
[shawn Michaels comes down to a HUGE pop from the crowd. He gets into the ring and does all his usual taunts, before the lights go out. The dong is heard and the crowd goes INSANE as The Undertaker makes his entrance to the ring]
The Undertaker removes his coat and the two men have an intense staredown. The crowd is split between the two as the two men look around at the crowd around them. This is a moment that no one wants to miss as Shawn Michaels initiates the match. The two men grapple up, but The Undertaker pushes Shawn Michaels back down.
Shawn Michaels stands up as the crowd cheers The Undertaker. Shawn Michaels bounces off the ropes, but The Undertaker doesn't budge. Shawn Michaels looks surprised as he bounces off the ropes again, only to be grabbed around the throat! The crowd pops, but Shawn Michaels kicks The Undertaker in the midsection before backing up.
The Undertaker looks at Shawn Michaels, before charging forward and grappling with him. The Undertaker punches Michaels in the head before whipping him into the ropes and taking him down with a hard Clothesline! The Undertaker picks up Shawn Michaels and grabs his head. He goes to throw him on the outside, but Shawn Michaels manages to land on the apron.
Shawn Michaels headbutts The Undertaker in the stomach before walking over and climbing onto the turnbuckle. The crowd stands up as The Undertaker turns around and walks into a Double Axe-Handle! Shawn Michaels picks up The Undertaker and tries to whip him into the turnbuckle, but The Undertaker reverses it and sends Michaels into the turnbuckle instead! Michaels hangs in the tree of woe as The Undertaker charges forward, only to miss his target as Shawn Michaels flips up and falls to the outside!
The Undertaker is now down as he misses the Baseball Slide to Michaels. Shawn Michaels grabs The Undertaker's leg and slams it against the steel post. The Undertaker shouts in pain, but Shawn Michaels slams it over and over, until The Undertaker manages to kick Shawn Michaels into the barricade! The Deadman rolls to the outside and grabs Michaels before slamming his head into the steel post multiple times.
The Undertaker rolls Michaels back into the ring as the referee begins counting. Michaels manages to stand back up around the four count, however, just as The Undertaker climbs back into the ring. Michaels tries attacking The Undertaker with punches, but The Undertaker reverses them before hitting Michaels with a Sidewalk Slam! The Undertaker stands up and runs his hand across his throat before stalking Michaels!
Shawn Michaels stands up, stumbling around, before turning around into a Last Ride! The Undertaker lifts up Shawn Michaels, but Michaels punches The Undertaker and reverses it before standing up and getting in the corner! The crowd starts stomping their feet as Michaels begins tuning up the band! The Undertaker stands up and walks into a Sweet Chin Music! The Undertaker collapses as Shawn Michaels holds onto the ropes for support!
1…2…3…4…5…6…7…The Undertaker sits up as the crowd pops HUGE. He stands up as Shawn Michaels cannot believe what just happened! Michaels charges forward, but The Undertaker catches him and slams him into the turnbuckle. The Undertaker backs up as Shawn Michaels crumples to the floor, his eyes glazed over.
1…2…3…4…5…Shawn Michaels manages to stand up using the ropes for support. The Undertaker charges forward, but Shawn Michaels ducks down and dumps The Undertaker over to the outside! The crowd stands up to check on The Deadman, as Shawn Michaels bounces off the ropes and soars to the outside! The Undertaker catches him again and rams Michaels' midsection into the steel post before rolling him back into the ring.
Shawn Michaels begins to stand up as The Undertaker rolls into the ring. The Undertaker whips Michaels into the ropes, but Shawn Michaels ducks a Clothesline and comes back with a Forearm! Both men are down and out, but Shawn Michaels kips up as the crowd pops. He dances around and ring before ascending to the top turnbuckle!
The crowd pops as Michaels soars off and nails the Flying Elbow Drop! Michaels gets back up into the corner as the referee begins counting! 1…2…3…4…5…6…7…8…9…The Undertaker sits up and gets up as the crowd cheers. Michaels looks prepared as he flies from the corner with another Sweet Chin Music! The Undertaker catches Michaels and goes for a Chokeslam! He nails the Chokeslam before going into the corner and posing for the crowd!
The referee begins the count, but Shawn Michaels kips at before the count is finished! The Undertaker turns around thinking he has won, but Shawn Michaels comes forward with another Sweet Chin Music! The Undertaker catches him and goes for another Chokeslam, but Shawn Michaels pokes him the eyes! Shawn Michaels tries to whip The Undertaker into the ropes again, but The Undertaker reverses the sends Shawn Michaels into the ropes instead!
Michaels comes back and ducks a punch before going for another Sweet Chin Music attempt! The Undertaker catches his foot and spins him around before picking him up for the Tombstone Piledriver! The crowd pops HUGE as The Undertaker drops and the referee begins counting! …8…9…10! The referee signals for the bell and declares The Undertaker the winner of the Last Man Standing Match!
The Undertaker stands there staring at the crowd and then at Shawn Michaels who is struggling to stand up. The two of them stare each other down before shaking hands as the crowd ERUPTS with “Taker” chants!
The Undertaker defeated Shawn Michaels after a Tombstone Piledriver.
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Cole: The Undertaker with the Tombstone Piledriver! This means he's undefeated at WrestleMania!
Tazz: Man, it's gonna be sad not to see The Undertaker anymore, but I guarantee this man is going to go down as a legend, Cole!
Cole: Without a doubt, Tazz and this display of sportsmanship between The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels is a sight to behold.
Tazz: Amazing, simply amazing.
Cole: Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, if you'll take a moment to head over to the Raw announcer table…
[The camera cuts to the RAW announcer table]
JR: Thanks, Michael Cole. Ladies and Gentlemen, what a match that was and certainly one of the many highlights of tonight. Anyway, still to come we've got Chris Jericho defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Edge as well as Triple H taking on The Rock!
King: Yeah and that's coming up next, JR! I can't wait to see Triple H embarrass The Rock!
JR: We'll have to see about that, King. These two men have a huge history with one another and this match is the culmination!
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THAT'S WHAT LEGENDS ARE MADE OF!
[Edge is seen sitting backstage in his locker room watching the match on television when Mick Foley walks in]
Foley: Edge…do you a minute?
Edge: Yeah, what can I do for you Mick?
Foley: I understand that you are going to face Jericho for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Edge: Yeah, tonight, the mainevent of WrestleMania 21. What about it?
Foley: Have you ever thought about where you'll stand in these people's memories two decades from now?
Edge: No…I…
Foley: The Undertaker! He is undefeated at WrestleMania and his match just now proves rightly so why he is undefeated! Look at him! The man is a Legend! He will be remembered as a Legend!
Edge: Yeah…and…
Foley: Tonight is your chance to be remembered! I just want to let you know that tonight is YOUR chance to win your first World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania! This is YOUR chance to feel the kind of feeling that Chris Benoit felt last year when he made Triple H tap out! Remember that…tonight…
[Foley pats Edge on the back before leaving. Edge remains in the room with a thoughtful look on his face]
**CONTINUED IN NEXT POST
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World Wrestling Entertainment Presents: WrestleMania 21
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[Vince McMahon appears on the screen which is all black. He smiles at the camera before speaking]
McMahon: I would like to take a moment to welcome you all to what might be the greatest show you have ever seen. I would like to welcome you to WrestleMania 21! Tonight, you are going to see some of the greatest superstars in the world compete on the greatest stage of them all! You will get to see Chris Jericho put his World Heavyweight Title on the line! You will get to see Shawn Michaels take on The Undertaker for one last time and you will get to see the best of Raw go face to face with the best of Smackdown!
[McMahon smiles]
McMahon: This is WrestleMania 21!
[McMahon continues smiling as the camera fades]
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[The pyros explode from atop the set as the crowd erupts in cheers. The camera pans the crowd who are holding up their signs and cheering for their favorite wrestlers. The camera cuts to the announcers' table where Jim Ross and Jerry “The King” Lawler are sitting]
JR: Ladies and Gentlemen! I'm Jim Ross joined here by Jerry “The King” Lawler at Staples Center for WrestleMania 21! The energy is this building is off the charts!
King: Well, it is WrestleMania! Tonight is going to be awesome, I can just feel it!
JR: We've got some awesome matches scheduled for tonight as Triple H goes one on one with The Rock!
King: Don't forget about Mick Foley taking on Ric Flair in a Hardcore Match!
JR: All that and more, but first let's go over to our Smackdown colleagues!
[The camera pans over to the Smackdown announcer table, where Michael Cole and Tazz are seated]
Cole: Thanks JR! Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm Michael Cole joined here by my partner Tazz! We can't wait to get started and I'm sure you can't either!
Tazz: Tonight is going to be off the hook, Cole! Kurt Angle will be defending his WWE Championship against Booker T! Also, Team Smackdown is going to take on Team Raw!
Cole: Well, we've got the first match as Rey Mysterio takes on Mark Jindrak!
Tazz: Let's get it started, Baby!
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SINGLES MATCH
MARK JINDRAK vs. REY MYSTERIO
[Mark Jindrak comes down first to decent heel heat from the crowd. He climbs into the ring and taunts as the crowd gives him a little more heat. The boos change into cheers as Mysterio's music hits and Rey Mysterio pops out of the stage, dressed like Batman!]
Rey Mysterio plays to the crowd as Cole and Tazz remind us of the feud between these two. Mysterio hops down as Jindrak teases him. Jindrak gets onto his knees and pretends he is Mysterio as the crowd boos. Mysterio runs up and begins nailing kicks and punches to Jindrak. Jindrak crawls into the corner and pushes Mysterio off as the crowd cheers on Mysterio. Jindrak charges forward, but Mysterio rolls underneath and gets into the opposite corner.
Jindrak tries to corner Mysterio, but Mysterio continues rolling around much to the crowd's pleasure. Jindrak eventually runs into a Drop Toe Hold which lands him between the ropes! Mysterio goes for the 619, but Jindrak moves and causes Mysterio to land on the apron. Jindrak stands up and tries to attack Mysterio, who ducks and rams his head into Jindrak's stomach. Jindrak stumbles around as Mysterio jumps off the top rope and nails a Springboard Seated Senton onto Jindrak!
Mysterio keeps his momentum as he bounces off the ropes and drops a Legdrop onto Jindrak's head. Mysterio goes for the early pin, but Jindrak throws Mysterio off before rolling to the outside in frustration. The referee tells Jindrak to get back into the ring, but Jindrak argues back. Inside the ring, Mysterio bounces off the ropes and flies to the outside taking Jindrak down in the process!
The crowd pops, but Jindrak manages to stand up first and rolls Mysterio into the ring. Jindrak rolls in and picks up Mysterio before nailing a Suplex. Jindrak goes for the pin, but Mysterio kicks out before the three count. Jindrak lifts up Mysterio and whips him into the ropes, but Mysterio ducks a clothesline and comes back with a Springboard Moonsault which takes down Jindrak!
The crowd is behind Mysterio who stands up and climbs onto the top turnbuckle. Jindrak comes over and picks him up, but Mysterio punches him back down to the mat. Mysterio stands up and nails a Dragonrana which sends Jindrak stumbling around the ring! Mysterio bounces off the ropes and catches Jindrak with a Facebuster! Mysterio goes for the pin, but Jindrak manages to kick out at 2! Mysterio lifts up Jindrak and tries to whip him into the ropes, but Jindrak reverses it and whips Mysterio into the ropes instead.
Mysterio returns and slides underneath Jindrak before hitting a Dropkick which sends Jindrak into 619 position! The crowd stands on their feet as Mysterio bounces off the ropes and nails the 619! The crowd goes wild as Mysterio nails a Springboard Dragonrana which the referee counts: 1…2…3!
Rey Mysterio defeated Mark Jindrak after a 619.
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Cole: Rey Mysterio with that amazing Springboard Dragonrana! Ladies and Gentlemen, what a way to start off the evening with an impressive victory from Rey Mysterio!
Tazz: I'm telling you, Cole…that Rey Mysterio can really fly around the ring and he showed us that tonight!
Cole: Without a doubt, Tazz! And this is just a taste of what is coming up, Folks! We've still got the United States Championship as well as the WWE Cruiserweight Championship!
Tazz: Two Smackdown Triple Threat's? Does it get better than that, Cole?
Cole: Not it doesn't and before we continue, I'd like to thank all the amazing fans who have made this possible! The atmosphere here in Los Angeles has been great and this afternoon was no different!
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FAN-INTERACTION PRE-WRESTLEMANIA
[A video is shown with clips from the afternoon during which fans are awaiting WrestleMania outside of Staples Center]
Fan #1: It's WrestleMania 21! It's my birthday! It doesn't get any better than this!
Fan #2 and #3: Team Smackdown is gonna kick Team Raw's *** all over Los Angeles!
Foreign Fans: The Rock! We want The Rock!
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Tazz: Those fans are always entertaining, Cole. The Rock! We want The Rock!
Cole: Indeed they are, but Ladies and Gentlemen, please turn your attention over to Jim Ross and Jerry “The King” Lawler!
[The camera cuts to Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler]
JR: Thank you Michael Cole, that was quite a match from Smackdown. That Rey Mysterio never fails to impress.
King: He never does! He should be on Raw with us, JR!
JR: We'll see, King. Anyway, Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time to kick things off on the Raw side of WrestleMania as the Intercontinental Title is on the line between Val Venis and Shane Helms!
King: Their feud finally comes to an end! The question is who's going to win!?
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INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
SHANE HELMS vs. VAL VENIS©
[shane Helms comes down first to decent heat from the crowd. He gets into the ring and awaits Venis. Val Venis comes down with his Intercontinental Championship around his waist. He climbs into the ring and taunts using the title as a towel as the crowd pops]
Shane Helms attacks Val Venis almost immediately from behind as the crowd boos. The referee removes the Intercontinental Title as the bell rings for the match to begin. Helms stomps down Venis into the corner and begins shouting at him until the referee comes over and pulls him off.
Helms waits until Venis stands up before running and nailing a Clothesline in the corner. Venis stumbles outward, but Helms knocks him down with another Clothesline! Helms picks up Venis and trash talks with him before slapping him back down. Helms picks up Venis once and gain and throws him into the ropes. Venis comes running back down and knocks Helms down with a Clothesline of his own!
The crowd gets behind Venis as the two begin exchanging punches. Venis gains the advantage and punches Helms into the corner. Venis elbows Helms before whipping him into the opposite end. Helms jumps up onto the turnbuckle and goes for a Flying Crossbody, but Venis kicks Helms in the stomach and nails a DDT! 1…2…No!
Venis tries to lock on the Venis Fly Trap, but Helms manages to grab the ropes forcing Venis to let go. Venis drags Helms back into the middle of the ring before attempting to lock on the submission once again. Helms manages to roll out to the other side of the ring.
A short staredown ensues before both men grapple up again. Venis gets Helms in a headlock, but Helms pushes Venis into the ropes before catching him with a Dropkick. Helms goes for the cover, but Venis manages to kick out at two. Helms stands up and looks around at the crowd who seem to be dull. He sits in the corner as Venis gets up. Helms charges forward and nails a Shining Wizard! 1…2…3!
Shane Helms defeated Val Venis after a Shining Wizard.
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JR: Shane Helms! We have a new Intercontinental Champion! We have a new Intercontinental Champion!
King: Wow! Did you see that amazing Shining Wizard, JR?! That's what dreams are made of!
JR: That certainly was an awesome attempt by both men, King!
King: And I'm sure it's just a taste of what's left to come!
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INTERVIEW WITH EDGE
[Todd Grisham is standing backstage with Edge]
Grisham: Edge, we are here at WrestleMania 21 in Los Angeles and this must be a dream come true for you! You get to face Chris Jericho one on one for the World Heavyweight Title! What are your thoughts?
Edge: What are my thoughts? Todd, there is nothing running through my head except the image of defeating Chris Jericho and finally taking the World Heavyweight Title! I mean, I defeated 29 other men at The Royal Rumble to get here today and I am not going to give it up so easily!
Grisham: When you look at some of the other past WrestleMania wins, how do you think this match is going to stand up compared to the others?
Edge: If you're referring to the Triple Threat Match last year, then tonight is going to blow that out of the water! Let's take a look shall we, Todd? I am way more athletic that Shawn Michaels, Triple H, and even Chris Benoit! That's why you don't see them in the mainevent anymore, Todd. I am going to go out there and make something special! I am going to make the world remember tonight as the night Edge wins his first World Heavyweight Championship!
Grisham: Thanks, Edge.
[Edge ignores Todd Grisham and walks off]
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JR: Edge certainly sounds rather confident about his match with Chris Jericho!
King: I'm confident that Edge is going to destroy Chris Jericho!
JR: I'd like to take this opportunity to send the spotlight over to Smackdown, Folks!
[The camera switches over to Michael Cole and Tazz]
Cole: Thank you JR and King! Ladies and Gentlemen, what a night this has been so far with two outstanding matches, but we've still got more to come!
Tazz: Table Time, baby!
Cole: That's right, coming up next we've got The Basham Brothers defending their WWE Tag Team Titles against The Dudleyz in a Table Match! But first I'd like to announce that WrestleMania 22 is going to take place in Chicago, Illinois!
Tazz: And knowing the Chicago crowd, it's going to be one helluva WrestleMania!
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WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
TABLES MATCH
THE DUDLEYZ vs. THE BASHAM BROS©
[The Dudleyz come down first to GREAT pops from the Los Angeles crowd. They slide into the ring and taunt as the crowd cheers them on. The Bashams are out next to MILD heat from the crowd. They climb into the ring and show off their tag team titles before giving them to the referee.]
The Dudleyz and The Bashams immediately take to each other with punches. The Dudleyz gain the advantage and beat The Bashams into opposite corners. The Dudleyz whip The Bashams out into each other as the crowd pops. The Bashams stumble around as Bubba nails the Bubba Bomb and D-Von nails a Saving Grace!
The Dudleyz then look around at the crowd before Bubba pushes D-Von. D-Von pushes him back, but Bubba looks at D-Von and tells him to…”GET THE TABLES!” The crowd cheers as D-Von goes to the outside and grabs two tables before sliding them into the ring. Bubba picks up Doug Basham and places him on the table. He tells D-Von to climb up to the top as the crowd cheers them on.
D-Von does the “Wazza!” motion, but Danny Basham comes running and knocks D-Von off the apron. Bubba Ray Dudley comes over to handle Danny Basham, but Doug climbs down from the table and attacks Bubba Ray from behind. Doug Basham goes and throws Bubba Ray Dudley into the corner, but Bubba reverses the positions and knocks Doug Basham down with a punch to the head.
D-Von manages to fight off Danny Basham in the corner and throws him to the outside! He turns back around and sees Bubba Ray Dudley climbing to the top rope. He walks over and picks up Doug Basham before handing him over to Bubba Ray Dudley! The crowd gets up as Bubba Ray hooks his arms around Doug Basham's neck and leaps off with a Bubba Bomb through the table!
The crowd pops huge as Doug Basham is eliminated! The Dudleyz look to the other side where Danny Basham is slowly crawling into the ring. D-Von picks him up and whips him into the ropes before nailing a 3D through the other table! The crowd goes nuts as the referee hands The Dudleyz their newly-won WWE Tag Team Titles!
The Dudleyz defeated The Bashams after a Bubba Bomb and 3D.
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Cole: New tag team champions! Smackdown has new tag team champions! The Dudleyz have defeated The Basham Bros. for the tag team titles!
Tazz: Settle down, Cole. We understand, but I'm sure The Bashams are going to get their revenge!
Cole: But tonight is The Dudleyz' night, Tazz! What a night for them! They won the tag team titles at WrestleMania 21 in a Tables Match!
Tazz: I'll agree with you, there. Anyway, I heard the next match is a Smackdown match as well!
Cole: It certainly is, Tazz! We've got Paul London defending his WWE Cruiserweight Title against both Chavo Guerrero and Billy Kidman! But first we've got the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for 2005!
Tazz: These guys are legends!
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2005 HALL OF FAME CEREMONY
[Vince McMahon comes down to a good pop from the crowd. He climbs into the ring and takes a microphone]
McMahon: Ladies and Gentlemen! Please stand for your 2005 Hall of Fame inductees!
[The crowd stands up and begins cheering as the inductees, except Hulk Hogan, walk onto the ramp]
McMahon: These are…the most vile and despicable people I have ever seen! They've done nothing to get into the Hall of Fame! I don't know why I was talked into allowing them here at WrestleMania 21!
[The crowd boos him as the inductees look shocked]
McMahon: Yeah, you heard me correctly! These aren't legends! They're has-beens! They're…
[McMahon is interrupted when “Real American” hits and the crowd erupts as Hulk Hogan comes down to the ring. He poses for the crowd before taking a microphone]
Hogan: McMahon! You want to come out here and run your mouth about how these are the most vile and despicable people you've ever seen? That doesn't stand too well with the Hulkster! You see, McMahon, these are the men who made this industry what it is today!
[McMahon looks furious]
McMahon: That's nothing, but a pile of crap! You know it, Hogan! These people did nothing, but cost me more and more money! You think coming out here and standing up for these fools is the right thing to do? Well, I've got a question for you Hogan…do you truly think they deserve to be in the Hall of Fame?
Hogan: I got a question for you too McMahon! Watcha gonna do? Watcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild all over you!?
[The crowd pops as Hogan knocks down McMahon and taunts to the crowd. He bounces off the ropes and hits the Immortal Legdrop! The crowd goes wild as Hogan gets up and poses for the crowd]
Hogan: Ladies and Gentlemen! Hulkamaniacs! Your class of 2005 Hall of Fame!
[The crowd pops huge as Hulk Hogan heads up the ramp and shakes hands with all the inductees]
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Cole: Hulk Hogan with that Immortal Legdrop! What a scene! I can't believe what just happened Tazz!
Tazz: Relax, Cole! I don't understand how Hulk Hogan can do such a thing to Vince McMahon!
Cole: Well, the fans seem to be enjoying themselves and I know that I sure am!
Tazz: Well, you better hang on Cole, because we've got some awesome Cruiserweight action coming up next!
Cole: And don't forget coming up next we've got some awesome inter-brand match-ups as John Cena goes one on one with Randy Orton!
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WWE CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
BILLY KIDMAN vs. CHAVO GUERRERO vs. PAUL LONDON©
[billy Kidman comes down to decent heel heat from the crowd. Chavo Guerrero comes down to a mixed reaction as he gets into the ring and mouths off to Billy Kidman. Finally, Paul London makes his entrance to a pretty good pop as he slides into the ring and shows off his Cruiserweight Title]
The match opens up with all three men staring each other down. London takes the initiative and knocks down Kidman with a punch to the head. He turns towards Chavo and knocks him down with a punch to the head. London turns back towards Kidman and punches him into the corner. This session is broken up as Chavo comes over and kicks London the midsection. He brings London into the middle before whipping him across the ring.
London returns as Chavo lifts him up and drops him into a Dropkick from Kidman! London falls down clutching his stomach as Chavo and Kidman shake hands. Kidman picks up London and whips him into the opposite turnbuckle. He grabs Chavo and whips him into London with a hard clothesline! London stumbles into the middle of the ring as both Kidman and Chavo knock London down with Dropkicks.
A small “Let's Go London!” chant starts as Chavo picks up London and whips him into the turnbuckle. This time, London jumps onto the top turnbuckle and watches as Kidman comes running full speed. London jumps off Kidman's back and nails Chavo with a DDT! London goes for the quick pin, but Kidman breaks it up. Kidman picks up London and whips him into the ropes, but London holds on to the ropes. Kidman comes charging full speed, but London ducks and lifts Kidman over to the outside!
London bounces off the ropes as Chavo Guerrero is on his knees attempting to get back up. London leaps off Chavo's back and goes for a Shooting Star Press to the outside! Kidman moves and London crashes onto the outside! The crowd stands up to check on him as Kidman tries to get back into the ring. Chavo sees this and nails a Baseball Slide sending Kidman back against the barrier.
Chavo climbs to the outside and goes to work on London, slamming his head into the barrier before rolling him to the inside. Chavo picks up London and nails a Suplex before going for the pin. 1…2…No! Kidman manages to pull Chavo back outside. The two of them brawl on the outside as London struggles to get back onto his feet on the inside. London manages to stand up as Kidman and Chavo continue brawling.
London bounces off the ropes and comes soaring to the outside. Kidman and Chavo move, but London flips over and lands on the apron before leaping off with a Crossbody onto both Kidman and Chavo! The crowd pops as all three men fall down in pain. London gets up and picks up Chavo before rolling him to the inside.
London climbs onto the apron and into the ring. Chavo Guerrero makes a last attempt and knocks London down with a hard Clothesline. Chavo goes for the pin, but Kidman comes off the top rope with a Legdrop. He turns Chavo over, but London breaks up the pinfall. The action begins to heat up as London grabs Kidman and throws him to the outside. London turns around, as Chavo lifts him up for the Gory Bomb!
The crowd pops huge as London slides off Chavo's back and reverses the move into a rollup from behind! 1…2…3!
Paul London defeated Chavo Guerrero after a Gory Bomb Reversal.
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Cole: Paul London retains his Cruiserweight Title! What an entertaining match that was!
Tazz: Indeed it was, Cole! You can find that action only on Smackdown!
Cole: That is certainly the only place for this kind of Cruiserweight action! But right now I'd like to shoot the spotlight over to Jim Ross and Jerry “The King” Lawler!
[The camera shoots over to the RAW announcer team]
JR: That was an entertaining match, don't you think King?
King: It sure was, but what about the Hall of Fame induction! Did you see how Hulk Hogan just destroyed Vince McMahon?!
JR: Well we're about to see someone get destroyed, King! Coming up next we've got two of RAW's monsters facing off against each other! Kane and Batista!
**CONTINUED IN NEXT POST**
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WWE RAW
MARCH 28, 2005
[The opening pyros explode before the screen tells us that there are only 6 days remaining before WrestleMania 21! The camera pans the crowd who seems to be excited, before cutting to the announcers' table]
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JR: Ladies and Gentlemen! We are just six days away from WrestleMania 21! Tonight's going to be a very special Raw as both Smackdown and Raw are going to be in the building! I'm joined here by my colleague, Jerry “The King” Lawler!
King: Oh…WrestleMania 21! I can't wait six days JR! I want to see WrestleMania right now!
JR: Well we've certainly got some big match ups including a Battle Royal with the winner getting a shot at Jericho's World Heavyweight Title later on tonight!
King: Wait a minute! That means Jericho might not even go to WrestleMania 21!
JR: That's correct, King!
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PRE-MANIA FACEOFF
[Eric Bischoff and Theodore Long are standing backstage with their respective teams standing behind them]
Bischoff: So this is Team Smackdown, huh? What do we have here? Eddie Guerrero…Torrie Wilson…no Cruiserweight?
Long: I'm holding a little Smackdown Scavenger Hunt to see which Cruiserweight gets a spot on Team Smackdown.
Bischoff: Hmm…impressive, impressive. Let's just get one thing straight, Teddy. You might be the top dog on Smackdown, but here on Raw…we do things a little differently.
Long: Oh, I've got no problem with that, Playa! I'll just sit back and you can do your thing, because come WrestleMania 21…we're gonna see just who the top dog is.
[The two of them have a staredown before Team Smackdown leaves the room]
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JR: Some interaction between the two leaders of Team Raw and Team Smackdown! Folks, these two teams will be wrestling each other in an elimination tag match at WrestleMania!
King: I'm pulling for Team Raw, JR!
JR: Well, I would expect you to considering you are a part of Raw, King.
King: No, it's actually because Trish Stratus is on Team Raw!
JR: Anyway, Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next we've got some Smackdown Cruiserweight action between Chavo Guerrero and Shannon Moore!
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SINGLES MATCH
CHAVO GUERRERO vs. SHANNON MOORE
This was a decent, sub-par match which could've been good, but the focus was on Nunzio who came down and took Chavo's slip. The match itself had two good spots, one of them including Chavo reversing the Halo by throwing Moore onto the outside while the other was the end of the match with Chavo nailing a Gory Bomb for the win. Chavo Guerrero via Pinfall.
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JR: Chavo Guerrero with that Gory Bomb for the win!
King: I like Chavo Guerrero, JR! He should be here on Raw instead of over on Smackdown!
JR: Well, Smackdown does have a renowned Cruiserweight Division, King. Speaking of Cruiserweights, here comes another one of them! Billy Kidman!
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I'VE MADE MY DECISION
[billy Kidman comes down running and begins brawling with Chavo Guerrero, until Paul London appears on the ramp.]
London: Chavo…Billy. I've decided who I'm putting this title on the line against at Wrestlemania! When I'm done with this business, I want to be remembered as a fighting champion and there is no better way to prove that then to defend it against Chavo Guerrero…and Billy Kidman!
[The crowd pops as London walks off]
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JR: Well, it looks like he's going to be defending his title against both Kidman and Guerrero!
King: A Triple Threat Match for the Cruiserweight Title? That, as Tazz would say, is going to be “off the chain!”
JR: Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, still to come tonight we've got Triple H and Ric Flair taking on Team ECW!
King: Triple H is gonna crush them!
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EXCHANGE OF WORDS
[The Rock is shown arriving backstage walking around when he bumps into John Cena who stares him down]
Rock: The Rock welcomes John Cena to Raw! How are you finding everything, John?
Cena: Now I understand why people call this Raw is Crap! What is this?
Rock: Tell The Rock you did not just call Raw, crap!
Cena: Oh, I called Raw crap and you know what else is crap? Your acting!
[The Rock looks surprised]
Rock: The Rock is taken back! The Rock is downright horrified! The Rock is downright horrified that an Eminem-wannabe…censorship-lovin'…piece of Smackdown crap is in his breathing area! Just what in the blue hell are you thinking coming in here and talking trash to The Rock?
Cena: Well…
Rock: It doesn't matter what you were thinking! The Rock has one thing to say and let me make that perfectly…crystal...clear. You don't come onto Raw backstage and start talking trash to The Rock, understand?
[Cena shakes his head and walks off]
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JR: Well, The Rock and John Cena certainly do not seem to be getting along!
King: Lucky they don't have to face each other at WrestleMania 21, JR!
JR: Well, John Cena will be facing Randy Orton with Stone Cold Steve Austin as the Guest Referee!
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SINGLES MATCH
JOHN CENA vs. REY MYSTERIO
This was a pretty good match with both men putting in a good amount of effort. John Cena dominated, but Mysterio continued to find ways to escape and plant a move or two of his own. This frustrated Cena, but entertained the crowd. However, Cena managed to catch Mysterio off the West Coast Pop and nailed him with an F-U for the win! Cena via Pinfall.
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JR: John Cena with that devastating F-U! That shook the damn ring, King!
King: Oh man, how's Randy Orton going to get through WrestleMania?!
JR: Well, however these two are gonna deal with each other, I'm sure it's going to be one helluva match!
King: Speaking of Randy Orton, what's he doing now!?
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BANNED UNTIL SUNDAY!
[The crowd pops huge as Randy Orton comes running down and begins attacking John Cena. The two of them beat at each other as referees come down to separate them. Theodore Long comes down with a microphone]
Long: Cena! This ain't what we do when we visit Raw, Playa! This is absurd, Playa! You know what? You're banned until this Sunday and if I hear anything between now and Sunday…you're gonna be pulled from your match!
[The crowd pops as Long leaves with Cena looking pissed]
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King: See that, JR! Smackdown has to baby-sit their superstars!
JR: Well, both men snapped, King. But we're going to get to see these two men clash this Sunday in Los Angeles! Anyways, Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next we've got Shelton Benjamin going face to face with Jeff Hardy!
King: Now these two are going to have an awesome match at WrestleMania!
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SINGLES MATCH
SHELTON BENJAMIN vs. JEFF HARDY
This match never really got off the ground as Benjamin nailed Hardy with a few moves before Matt Hardy came running down with a Steel Chair. The referee called for the DQ as Matt Hardy slammed the chair over Benjamin's skull.
Charlie Haas came running down, but was nailed with a Twist of Fate onto the steel chair! Shelton Benjamin via DQ.
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JR: The Hardyz laying a beating on the World's Greatest Tag Team! Is this what's going to happen this Sunday?
King: I sure hope so, JR! Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas are nothing, but trouble!
JR: How can you even say that, King?! Anyway, Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next we've got the Battle Royal!
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10-MAN OVER-THE-TOP BATTLE ROYAL
PARTICIPANTS: SHANE HELMS, KANE, BATISTA, EDGE, RANDY ORTON, MAVEN, STEVEN RICHARDS, THE ROCK, MATT HARDY, MICK FOLEY
This was an extremely entertaining match with quite a few spots that popped the crowd. Maven, Helms, Richards were eliminated rather quick after Batista and Kane dumped them over. Matt Hardy was the next to go as Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas came running down to help eliminate him. The Rock and Mick Foley teamed up to take out Randy Orton, only to have Mick Foley eliminate The Rock following right after.
Mick Foley was eliminated after Edge nailed a Spear and tossed him over the top rope. Edge managed to remain in for quite a while and even managed to help Kane eliminate Batista from the ring. The ending came with Kane pulling down the top rope and forcing Edge to sail over with a Spear attempt! Kane via Elimination.
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JR: Kane has done it! Kane has won the Battle Royal!
King: I guess this means we get to see Kane take on Chris Jericho! What if he takes his title, JR!?
JR: Then I guess Kane will have to pull double duty at WrestleMania!
King: That would be interesting.
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THE OLYMPIC CHAMPION SPEAKS!
[The crowd boos as Kurt Angle comes down to the ring and takes a microphone.]
Angle: I get booed on Smackdown and I get booed on Raw! Well guess what? That's doesn't matter, because at WrestleMania 21 this Sunday, I am going to make you cheer for me! I am going to make you cheer for me as I defeat Booker T and retain my WWE Championship!
[The crowd boos]
Angle: Yeah, just like Triple H made Booker T his bitch at WrestleMania 19, I am going to do the exact same thing this Sunday! Booker T isn't going to stand a chance and I'm going to make sure…
[He's interrupted when Booker T's music hits and Booker T comes down to a HUGE pop]
Angle: What is this? Huh? What is this? Booker, you think you can just interrupt me in the middle of a speech? Huh? Well, I don't blame you, because its an honor just being in the same ring as me!
[booker T charges Kurt Angle, who goes for an Angle Slam, only to have Booker T reverse it and plant a Bookend!]
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JR: Booker T with the Bookend! Ladies and Gentlemen we're getting a preview of WrestleMania here tonight!
King: Oh, I can't wait JR! The WWE Championship match is going to be awesome!
JR: I'm sure both title matches will be memorable, King!
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TAG TEAM MATCH
TEAM ECW vs. EVOLUTION
This wasn't really much of a match since the crowd knew Evolution was going to win. Tajiri really shined and the crowd popped for him as well as Rhyno. The ending came however when Rhyno went for the Gore, but Triple H withstood it and nailed Rhyno with a Pedigree for the win! Evolution via Pinfall.
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JR: Evolution with the win going into WrestleMania! Folks, this is going to have an impact on both Triple H and Ric Flair, both men who have a match at WrestleMania 21!
King: That's right, people! Triple H will be going one on one with The Rock while Ric Flair takes on Mick Foley in a Hardcore Match!
JR: Anyway, Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next we've got Chris Jericho defending his World Heavyweight Title against Kane!
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WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
KANE vs. CHRIS JERICHO©
This was a very good match that could've at least been on a PPV. Jericho carried Kane, who put in a good effort and helped make the match watchable. There were a few times when Jericho tried locking on the Walls of Jericho, but Kane escaped.
Kane nailed Jericho with a Chokeslam, but Jericho managed to kick out and finally lock on the Walls of Jericho! Edge came running down partially, but Jericho got up and threw Edge to the outside. Jericho turned around, ducked a Chokeslam and nailed the Enzugiri for the win!
Afterwards, Edge came back in and nailed Jericho with a devastating Spear before locking on the Edgecution! Jericho via Pinfall.
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JR: Edge humiliating Chris Jericho in front of the fans! Ladies and Gentlemen, make sure to tune in this Sunday as Raw and Smackdown present WrestleMania 21!
King: I can't wait! What a night that's gonna be!
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OOC: Next stop? WrestleMania 21!
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Raw Preview | March 28, 2005
This is the last stop before WrestleMania 21 and both RAW and Smackdown! will be sharing the stage is a special episode of Monday Night Raw! What's going to happen as superstars from different shows interact and what will we see happen as both General Managers will be in the building tonight?
Tonight, Paul London will make his decision as to who he is going to face at WrestleMania 21! Will it be Billy Kidman or Chavo Guerrero? The decision is up to London and it is sure that he will choose wisely! Also, the Cruiserweight Scavenger Hunt comes to a conclusion tonight as Theodore Long will be collecting the slips! Which Cruiserweight is going to have a chance to take part on Team Smackdown?
Steve Austin made a shocking return last week on Smackdown and delivered a shocking Stunner onto John Cena before making himself the guest referee at WrestleMania 21! Tonight, John Cena will go one on one with Rey Mysterio! Will John Cena be able to defeat Mysterio knowing that both Steve Austin and Randy Orton are somewhere backstage?
Triple H will go face to face with The Rock in just six days, but tonight The Game will team up with Ric Flair to face off against Rhyno and Tajiri! Can Evolution defeat the Manbeast and the Japanese Buzzsaw or does Team ECW have their number?
Chris Jericho's World Heavyweight Championship is on the line tonight as a HUGE Battle Royal is scheduled with the winner going on to face Jericho in the mainevent of Raw! Will Jericho be able to defend his title against whomever challenges him? What about Edge? Will he have an important role in the World Heavyweight Championship Match?
All this and more on Raw!
Confirmed Matches
John Cena vs. Rey Mysterio
Evolution vs. Team ECW
#1 Contender's Battle Royal
Chris Jericho vs. ??? - World Heavyweight Championship Match
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WWE SMACKDOWN
MARCH 21, 2005
[The opening video segment is shown followed with a WrestleMania 21 promo. The camera cuts to the crowd who are going nuts and waving their signs indicating their favorite wrestler. The camera heads over the announcers' table when Tazz and Michael Cole are seated]
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Cole: Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to Smackdown, I'm Michael Cole and I'm joined here by the most entertaining color commentators in this business, Tazz!
Tazz: I'm Tazz and I'm excited! Not because I'm sitting next to you, Cole.
Cole: Well, why are you excited?
Tazz: Because we're just 10 days away from WrestleMania 21! I cannot wait until next Sunday, because we are going to blow the roof off Staples Center!
Cole: WrestleMania 21 is certainly going to be an exciting evening, but I'm sure tonight will be as well!
Tazz: No doubt about that! Booker T taking on Spike Dudley and Kurt Angle taking on Funaki!
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SINGLES MATCH
SPIKE DUDLEY vs. BOOKER T
This was a decent match with Booker T getting a HUGE pop from his entrance to the ending of the match. The crowd knew Spike Dudley didn't stand a chance and it slightly lowered the crowd reaction for the actual match. The common ending came with Booker T nailing the Bookend for the win. Booker T via Pinfall.
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Cole: Booker T picking up the winning and adding momentum heading into WrestleMania!
Tazz: He needs to hang onto that momentum if he wants to stand a chance against Kurt Angle at WrestleMania!
Cole: Well, with a chance to become the next WWE Champion, I'm sure Booker T is going to remain focused.
Tazz: That's for sure. Kurt Angle is one intelligent wrestler and when wrestling him, you gotta stay focused!
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YA WIN SOME. YA LOSE SOME!
[shannon Moore is walking backstage when he spots a slip sticking out from underneath a pile of bricks. He removes it and a smile appears across his face. He continues walking, but is stopped when Nunzio pops out from behind a wall and nails Moore in the face with a pie. Nunzio grabs the slip and runs off smiling]
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UNTIL THERE IS A LAST MAN STANDING
[The Undertaker appears and it appears that he is in a dark room. He looks up towards the camera and begins to speak]
Undertaker: 10 days. WrestleMania 21. The biggest rematch in the history of this business. The Tombstone Piledriver versus The Sweet Chin Music. The Undertaker versus Shawn Michaels.
[The crowd pops]
Undertaker: The respect has never been more. The competitiveness has never been more. This issue cannot be settled until there is…a….last….man….standing.
[The crowd pops again]
Undertaker: Michaels…you….me…WrestleMania…in a Last Man Standing Match!
[The crowd pops as The Undertaker rolls his eyes and the screen fades]
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Cole: A Last Man Standing Match! This WrestleMania keeps getting better and better!
Tazz: The Undertaker versus Shawn Michaels in a Last Man Standing Match? I'm there! That's going to be off the hook!
Cole: Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next we've got Mark Jindrak going one on one against Rey Mysterio!
Tazz: These two have been beefing with each other for a while now, Cole.
Cole: And that's going to have a huge factor in this match, I'm sure!
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SINGLES MATCH
MARK JINDRAK vs. REY MYSTERIO
This was an above average match with Mysterio carrying Jindrak throughout. Jindrak tried cheating, but Mysterio managed to reverse all of them into various moves including Hurricanranas and pinfall attempts. Unfortunately, he couldn't keep up with the pin attempts and missed a 619, fully going through the ropes. This allowed Jindrak to roll up a dazed Mysterio from behind, keeping his feet on the ropes for the win. Jindrak via Cheating.
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Cole: Mark Jindrak with his foot on the ropes! C'mon ref! How can someone be so blind!
Tazz: Blind about what, Cole? Cheating? I didn't see any cheating!
Cole: I didn't expect you to see anything, Tazz. Sheesh.
Tazz: Stop whining Cole! Jindrak was just having a little fun! Nothing wrong with that.
Cole: It's not fun when someone else loses, because of cheating!
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A CHALLENGE FOR WRESTLEMANIA 21!
[Mark Jindrak makes his way up the ramp as Mysterio gets up looking upset. He takes a microphone from the side]
Mysterio: Jindrak! Putting the foot on the ropes, man? That's not cool. In Mexico, there's only one way to settle this! A rematch…at WrestleMania 21. What do you say, Mark?
[Mark Jindrak thinks for a second then nods his head as Mysterio grins]
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Cole: Another Smackdown match added to WrestleMania 21! We're gonna get to see Mark Jindrak take on Rey Mysterio in a rematch of tonight!
Tazz: That's gonna be insane! Well, we all know Rey Mysterio has a bad record at WrestleMania, Cole! Remember last year?
Cole: Well, he was cheated out of the Cruiserweight Title twice in the last two WrestleManias!
Tazz: Leave what happened in the past…in the past!
Cole: …
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SINGLES MATCH
ROB VAN DAM vs. THE BIG SHOW
Semi-good match with two very different styles. Rob Van Dam tried to avoid The Big Show throughout the match, but Show kept catching him and beating him down. Towards the end, Rob Van Dam nailed The Big Show with the Rolling Thunder before climbing to the top rope. He faced the crowd and taunted, unaware that The Big Show had stood back up. He grabbed Rob Van Dam and nailed a Chokeslam off the top turnbuckle. The Big Show via Pinfall.
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SLIP #2
[Paul London is in the locker room when he finds a pink slip sticking out from inside a locker. He removes it and turns around, only to find Funaki standing there with a steel chair! Funaki swings, but London misses and Funaki trembles as the chair slams against the locker!]
London: Better luck next time, Funaki!
[London runs out of the room, but is tripped by Chavo Guerrero who is standing outside. Chavo grabs the pink slip and runs off with it]
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Cole: Chavo Guerrero with the second pink slip!
Tazz: That Chavo sure is a tricky son of a gun, Cole!
Cole: Ladies and Gentlemen, still to come we've got Kurt Angle going one on one with Funaki!
Tazz: We all know whose gonna win that one, Cole!
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EDDIE REPRESENTIN' SMACKDOWN!
[Eddie Guerrero comes down to a HUGE pop from the crowd. He climbs into the ring and takes a microphone]
Guerrero: What's happenin' Holmes!? Esses, you're looking at the Smackdown Heavyweight representative for Team Smackdown! That's right, Holmes! Eddie Guerrero is representin', Holmes! At WrestleMania 21, Eddie Guerrero is gonna get a chance to face some his old buddies…Chris Benoit! Tajiri! Eric Bischoff! Holmes, it's gonna be fun!
[The crowd pops]
Guerrero: But more importantly, Esses…I'm going to get to represent Smackdown. I'm going to get to represent the Smackdown locker room, the Smackdown brand of wrestling and most importantly, I get to represent the Smackdown fans!
[The crowd pops HUGE]
Guerrero: That's right, Holmes! April 3rd…I'm gonna show what Smackdown is really all about! Viva la Smackdown!
[before he can continue, The Bashams come down to the ring and begin attacking Eddie Guerrero! This stops as The Dudleyz come racing to Eddie's aid and help fend of against The Dudleyz]
[The crowd pops as Theodore Long comes onto the ramp]
Long: Hold on a minute, Playas! You guys wanna go at it? Then tonight, it's gonna be Eddie Guerrero and The Dudleyz facing The Bashams and…John Cena!
[The crowd pops as Long leaves the ramp]
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Cole: What a match made just now by our General Manager!
Tazz: This night is like WrestleMania, Cole! I can't wait for that match!
Cole: Well, we've still to a while ahead of us, Tazz!
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SINGLES MATCH
FUNAKI vs. KURT ANGLE
This was an excellent match for the one minute that it lasted. Funaki tried to go for a Flying Crossbody of the top turnbuckle, but Angle moved and locked in the Angle Lock, to which Funaki tapped almost immediately. Angle via Submission.
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Cole: Angle almost snapping that ankle of Funaki!
Tazz: Hey, Cole. If Funaki gets injured, who takes his place in the Cruiserweight position at WrestleMania?
Cole: I've got no idea, Tazz.
Tazz: Of course you don't! You're Michael Cole! I crack myself up, do you?
Cole: …
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ATTACK ON THE BOOKMAN!
[Kurt Angle continues to keep the Angle Lock locked in, but Booker T comes running down to help. Kurt Angle manages to duck a punch from Booker T, before nailing an Angle Slam! The crowd boos as Kurt Angle leaves the ring]
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Cole: Kurt Angle with that assault on Booker T!
Tazz: What are you talking about, Cole!? Booker T was the one who aggravated the whole situation!
Cole: Because Kurt Angle was going to snap Funaki's ankle!
Tazz: So why should Booker T care about Funaki? I know I don't!
Cole: Anyways, Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next we've got a HUGE 6-Man tag team match!
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6-MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
EDDIE GUERRERO AND THE DUDLEYZ vs. THE BASHAMS and JOHN CENA
This was a pretty good match with both the technical and brawling aspects covered. John Cena seemed hesistant to be tagging with The Bashams and showed it during the match by hesitantly accepting their tags.
There were some good moments involved such as Eddie trying to pull the “Basham Switcheroo” trick and trying to convince the referee that him and D-Von are the same person. The ending came after John Cena nailed Bubba Ray Dudley with the F-U for the win. John Cena via Pinfall.
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Cole: John Cena with that devastating F-U to Bubba Ray Dudley!
Tazz: That has got to hurt!
Cole: I'm sure that does hurt, Tazz! Now what's Cena doing?
Tazz: It looks like he wants to address his thousands of fans!
Cole: Who? You?
Tazz: You're not funny, Cole. You should just stick to announcing a match.
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THE DOCTOR OF BUD-WEISER
[John Cena takes a microphone as the crowd boos. He begins to talk as the crowd chants “You Suck!”]
Cena: What's happenin' people of Smackdown!?
[The crowd cheers]
Cena: That's good, but I don't really care. My mind is not you folks, but on my match at WrestleMania 21…against Randy Orton!
[The crowd cheers]
Cena: You see, as the weeks lead up to WrestleMania, I've been hearing a lot of talk around me. People are comparing this match to one of The Rock/Austin encounters. Yeah, I know this won't be as that…it's gonna be even better!
[The crowd has a mixed reaction]
Cena: From what I understand, people are comparing Randy Orton to The Rock. Yeah, that might be what he is! A has-been! A sell-out! A “let's come back once a year and wrestle at WrestleMania!” Oh wait a minute…Randy Orton isn't a has-been! He's a never-was! Yeah, and I hear people comparing me to Stone Cold Steve Austin! The Rattlesnake!
[The crowd pops HUGE]
Cena: Yeah, at WrestleMania, I'm gonna make Austin look like a freakin' Garden Snake! Now enough about that drunk redneck…about my match against Randy Orton. Now, a match of this intensity, it can't just be a normal match…it's gonna have some regulations….
[He's interrupted when the glass shatters and out comes Stone Cold Steve Austin to a pop that blows the entire roof off the arena. Cena has a shocked look on his face as Austin gets into the ring and takes a microphone]
Austin: What's all this crap I hear about this match being bigger than Austin/Rock? What's all this crap I hear about John Cena making Stone Cold Steve Austin lookin' like a Garden Snake? What's all this crap I hear about this match needing special regulations?
[The crowd is going wild and chanting “WHAT?” after each sentence]
Austin: Say, what's that on your shirt? It says F...a star…a U…and a K. What's the matter, John? Afraid to the FCC? What's the problem? You can't say **** on television, anymore? What's the problem, John? You're afraid to break the rules?
[The crowd is popping like mad]
Austin: Watch this.
[Austin flicks off the camera before moving his hand in front of Cena. He sticks up his middle finger and does the “You Can't See Me” taunt as the crowd pops HUGE]
Austin: You can't **** with me!
[Austin nails Cena with the Stunner to a HUGE pop from the crowd]
Austin: You want a special stipulation? How about John Cena versus Randy Orton with Stone Cold Steve Austin as the Special Guest Referee?!
[Austin gets up on the turnbuckles and taunts before gulping down a few beers as the crowd pops HUGE]
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Cole: Stone Cold here on Smackdown! This is insane, Tazz!
Tazz: No doubt! Stone Cold Steve Austin, back on Smackdown! It sure brings back some memories.
Cole: It certainly does! Ladies and Gentlemen, make sure to tune in next week for the last Smackdown stop before WrestleMania 21!
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Smackdown Preview | March 24, 2005
Two more weeks until WrestleMania 21 and the Smackdown crew is pumped as ever! What new turnabouts will occur as we move on the road to WrestleMania 21!
Booker T and Kurt Angle were both suspended last week, but both men will be in action tonight as Booker T goes face to face with Spike Dudley and Kurt Angle will face off against Funaki! Can both men defeat their respective Cruiserweight opponents, or will the lightweights score an upset victory?
The Cruiserweights themselves will be looking for the final spot on Team Smackdown as Theodore Long has hidden not two, but four slips around the building! Who will be able to find the slips and present them to Long next week on Smackdown?
Mark Jindrak and Rey Mysterio have been feuding for quite some time now, but Rey Mysterio has challenged Mark Jindrak to a match on Smackdown! Can Mysterio end this beef or will Jindrak pull something out of his sleeve?
All this and much more as the road to WrestleMania begins to get shorter and shorter!
Confirmed Matches
Booker T vs. Spike Dudley
Kurt Angle vs. Funaki
Rey Mysterio vs. Mark Jindrak
Appeareances by Eddie Guerrero, John Cena, The Undertaker, and more!
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WWE RAW
MARCH 21, 2005
[The opening pyros explode from either side of the stage as the crowd goes nuts for the opening of the show. The camera pans throughout the thousands of fans before cutting to the announcers' table]
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JR: Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to Monday Night Raw and we are just two weeks from WrestleMania 21!
King: Man, this year's WrestleMania is going to top all the previous ones and that's quite an accomplishment!
JR: It certainly is as we've had some great moments in the past, but the future must be made and WrestleMania 21 is where it all begins!
King: Man, I can't wait!
JR: Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, we've got some awesome matches here tonight including Shane Helms going up against a mystery opponent inside of a Steel Cage!
King: Yeah, but if he wins he gets a shot at Val Venis' Intercontinental Title at WrestleMania 21!
JR: Also, Shawn Michaels and Tajiri will team up to take on Chris Benoit and Steven Richards!
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STEEL CAGE MATCH
SHANE HELMS vs. VISCERA
The mystery opponent happened to be Viscera, who came out to a decent reaction. He climbed into the cage and dominated Helms, until Helms caught him with a lowblow before he nailing the Shining Wizard. This stunned Viscera enough to allow Helms to climb over the top rope for the win. Shane Helms via Escape.
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JR: Shane Helms has defeated Viscera! It looks like he's going to WrestleMania 21 to face Val Venis!
King: That's gonna be a match to remember! It's almost like when Edge faced William Regal for the Intercontinental Championship!
JR: I certainly do remember that, and Ladies and Gentlemen make sure to go online and purchase a special offer for ten classic matches from our programming!
King: It's an awesome deal, JR! Wait a minute…it's Eric Bischoff!
JR: I wonder what he wants out here…
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STIPULATION FOR THE INTERPROMOTIONAL TAG TEAM MATCH?
[Eric Bischoff comes down to a good pop before getting into the ring and taking a microphone]
Bischoff: I was sitting back in my office thinking about WrestleMania 21, when I remember about the interpromotional tag team match between The Hardy Boyz and The World's Greatest Tag Team!
[The crowd pops]
Bischoff: Well, I was thinking about how this is different from past WrestleMania tag team matches and I realized that it wasn't! So, I've spoken with Theodore Long and he told me that we should throw in a little twist. So, some things were thrown around and it's been decided that this match is going to be a Ladder Match!
[The crowd pops huge, but begins to boo as The Hardy Boyz come down to the ring]
Bischoff: Can I help you, Gentlemen?
[Matt Hardy grabs the microphone from Bischoff as the crowd boos him]
Matt: Jeff, do you hear that noise?
[Jeff shakes his head as the crowd boos them]
Matt: It's the millions and the millions of people cheering for us hoping that for one last time we're going into the ring and perform our specialties! Ladders!
[The crowd cheers]
Matt: Nope. We're not going to do it Bischoff! I remember the last time The Hardy Boyz were in a match like this and we got booed out of the building! Yeah, these fans are denying it, but they are the same fans who booed us back then!
[The crowd is booing them wildly]
Matt: Change the match, Bischoff! Elimination tag is fine with us, hell even Hardcore is fine with us! Just change the match, because there is no way in hell we're participating in another Ladder Match!
[The crowd begins to cheer as Shelton Benjamin comes down into the ring]
Benjamin: The Hardy Boyz. No doubt, tag team legends. Well, it's quite unfortunate that you don't want to participate in a Ladder Match, because me and Charlie were looking forward to kicking you *** all over Staples Center!
Matt: Ohhhh…Mr. Benjamin! There ain't no stopping you now, is there? You want to kick our asses so bad? Why don't you start here right now?
[benjamin smiles before punching down Matt Hardy. Jeff Hardy tries to get involved, but Benjamin knocks him down with a Superkick! Benjamin beats down on Jeff Hardy, but Matt Hardy grabs a chair from the outside and begins to beat down Benjamin. The Hardy Boyz leave as Shelton Benjamin lays there a bloody mess]
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JR: What a disgusting act here by The Hardy Boyz! What happened to the fun, loving Matt and Jeff Hardy that I knew a while ago?
King: I knew they were always bad apples, JR! Remember when they used to hang around with Gangrel? Creepy fellows, I tell you! Creepy!
JR: Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, it looks like Shelton Benjamin won't have to face Triple H tonight as medics take him out in a stretcher. Anyway, coming up next we've got a rematch from No Way Out as Batista goes one on one with Rhyno!
King: Batista is going to destroy Rhyno! I can just feel it in my veins!
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RIC FLAIR IS AFRAID OF THE BIG BAD SOCK
[We cut backstage to where Steven Richards and Chris Benoit are discussing their match for later tonight, when Ric Flair runs into the room]
Flair: Richards! Chris! You need to hide me! That mad man is after me again! Hide me!
Benoit: Here.
[He grabs Flair and takes him to a closet in the room]
Flair: Thanks Chris! I won't forget this! Be careful if he comes here, I don't know how much more of Mr.Socko I can take!
[benoit shuts the closet door and goes back to talking with Steven Richards, when the closet door bursts open again. Flair comes running out screaming.]
Flair: How!? Why!? This is too much! He found me again!
[Flair exits the room sweating and running as Mick Foley pops out of the closet smiling. He nails Richards with a Mandible Claw before running off after Mick Foley]
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King: Leave him alone Foley! Ric Flair is a living legend! You can't do this to him!
JR: Well, Mick Foley is the Hardcore Legend, King!
King: Yeah, he's done some pretty crazy stuff in the past!
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SINGLES MATCH
RHYNO vs. BATISTA
This was a fairly good match with both men trying to overpower one another. The crowd was behind Rhyno, who managed to nail a Gore as well as a few other power moves. The ending came with Batista countering Rhyno's second Gore with a Spinebuster followed up with a Batista Bomb for the 3! Batista via Pinfall.
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JR: Batista with that immense power! Rhyno didn't stand a chance!
King: Yeah, my man Batista is going to tear through Kane at WrestleMania! I hope you're watching Kane!
[The pyros explode as Kane comes down to the ring]
JR: Kane isn't watching! He's doing! Kane is in the ring!
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THE BIG RED FACE OFF
[Kane comes down to a HUGE pop. He climbs into the ring and Batista goes to work immediately and tries to knock down Kane. Kane reverses with some punches off his own before whipping Batista into the ropes and following up with a Chokeslam attempt! Batista kicks Kane in the gut and escapes while staring down the Big Red Machine.]
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JR: Mah Gawd! The absolute power of these two is unbelievable! Neither man could get the clear advantage and I don't blame them!
King: I wonder what's going to happen at WrestleMania, JR!
JR: Well, I'm sure the fans in Los Angeles are in for a treat!
King: I know I'm going to be!
JR: Anyway Ladies and Gentlemen, still to come tonight we have Matt Hardy going one on one with William Regal as well as a tag team match between Shawn Michaels and Tajiri taking on Chris Benoit and Steven Richards!
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I AM THE GAME AND THE ROCK CAN'T PLAY ME!
[The crowd boos as Triple H comes down to a HUGE wave of boos from the crowd. He gets into the ring with a microphone, looking upset]
HHH: In two weeks at WrestleMania 21 in Los Angeles, I am going to go face to face with who is considered the most electrifying man in sports-entertainment! Last week, he made a fool of me…of The Game! Everyone knows you don't cross Triple H and expect to get away with it!
[The crowd boos and begins to chant 'Rocky']
HHH: But I've decided…I've decided to be the classier man and instead of aggravating the situation even more, I've decided to talk to The Rock about his issues in the ring!
[The crowd goes nuts as The Rock's theme hits and out comes…a midget dressed like The Rock!]
HHH: Rock! You've certainly changed since I saw you last week! What's wrong? It looks like you're not standing tall anymore. What's wrong? Why don't you come into the ring and tell me about your problems?
[The midget wobbles into the ring and poses on the turnbuckle.]
HHH: Rock, c'mon…I…this is just too much.
[The crowd begins chanting 'Rocky' as The Rock slides into the ring from behind. The midget begins shaking and pointing behind Triple H.]
HHH: What is it, Rock? Oh no, you're not going to pull that on me again? I know what's going to happen. I'm going to turn around and you're going to hit me with a lowblow, because that's the lowlife scum that you are!
[Triple H drops the microphone and Pedigrees the midget. He stands up and turns around only to go face to face with the real Rock! The crowd erupts as the two superpowers stand in the middle of the ring face to face screaming at each other]
[Flair and Batista come up from behind and side with Triple H, while Mick Foley and Kane come from behind The Rock and side up with him! The crowd eats it all up as Triple H tells Batista and Flair to leave. He leaves with them as the faces stare them down from the ring]
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JR: What a moment this is! The Rock, Mick Foley, and Kane facing off with Triple H, Ric Flair, and Batista!
King: I can't believe this! This makes me even more excited for WrestleMania!
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RETURNING THE FAVOR
[Matt Hardy is walking backstage pumped for his match against William Regal when a masked man comes from behind and nails him with a steel chair! He knocks Hardy down and beats him up before running off down the hall.]
Masked Man: Let's just say I'm returning the favor!
[bischoff and Jeff Hardy come running to find Matt Hardy all knocked up and beaten up]
Jeff: What the hell kind of security do you have in this place, Bischoff! What're we gonna do about his match up next against William Regal?
Bischoff: What are we going to do? You mean, what are YOU going to do? You're going to go out there and face William Regal.
[bischoff leaves as Jeff Hardy shakes his head in frustration]
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JR: Matt Hardy being ambushed out of nowhere! What's going on, King!?
King: I'll be damned if I know and I'll be damned if I don't! Whatever is happening, I hope Bischoff gets to the bottom of this!
JR: Well, it looks like we're going to get to see Jeff Hardy take on William Regal instead!
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SINGLES MATCH
JEFF HARDY vs. WILLIAM REGAL
This wasn't much of a match and its sad that the crowd was behind Jeff Hardy. It looks like Regal is going to be retiring soon. Jeff Hardy won the match after hitting Regal with an unseen lowblow followed up with a Twist of Fate. Jeff Hardy via Pinfall.
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JR: That damn Jeff Hardy cheating to get the win over William Regal!
King: He's giving Eddie Guerrero a real run for his money!
JR: I'll agree with that, King. Anyway, Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next we've got Chris Benoit teaming up with Steven Richards to take on Shawn Michaels and Tajiri!
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THE CHAMPION ARRIVES
[Chris Jericho is shown backstage getting out of a limo and walking down the halls.]]
JR: It looks like Chris Jericho has finally arrived here tonight!
King: Well, he's missed most of the action!
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TAG TEAM MATCH
CHRIS BENOIT AND STEVEN RICHARDS vs. SHAWN MICHAELS AND TAJIRI
This was a great match which was main event worthy. Richards and Tajiri showed that they were worthy of maineventing the television show. The match had some good moments including Benoit reversing the Japanese Buzzsaw into the Sharpshooter, only to have Shawn Michaels interrupt with a Sweet Chin Music, allowing Tajiri to escape. The ending came after Tajiri nailed the Poison Mist into Richards before HBK nailed the Sweet Chin Music for the win. Shawn Michaels and Tajiri via Pinfall.
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JR: Shawn Michaels with the Sweet Chin Music to lead his side to victory! That man has never given up in all his career!
King: Well, he's gonna face The Undertaker at WrestleMania 21! That's gonna be a real challenge!
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ACCEPTANCE
[shawn Michaels is on his knees celebrating when the lights go out. A blue beam of light shines down on Michaels, who looks up and nods his head]
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JR: What the…what just happened?
King: I don't know. You tell me, JR!
JR: Well…what a night it has been thus far and….what the! It's Edge!
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WRESTLEMANIA IS MY TIME!
[Edge comes down to a lot of boos from the crowd. He slides into the ring and takes a microphone]
Edge: I am sick and tired of all of you people booing me, because I have accomplished more than you people ever will!
[The crowd boos]
Edge: Yeah…I won The Royal Rumble and I defeated Kane at No Way Out! I'm 2-0 this year so far and at WrestleMania 21…I'm going to go for 3 in a row!
[The crowd boos]
Edge: Speaking of WrestleMania 21….I'm going to be facing Chris Jericho for the World Heavyweight Championship! Yeah, I'm finally getting my chance at the gold and I am not going to let it slip this time! It's mine! It's mine! It's….
[Jericho's music hits and he comes onto the stage to a HUGE pop]
Jericho: It's for the convenience of all these fans, just please SHUT…THE…HELL…UP! We all know you won The Royal Rumble, but that's not what the fans remembered! They remember me beating Triple H for this World Heavyweight Championship!
[The crowd cheers]
Jericho: Now you come out here and run your mouth telling everyone you're going to beat me at WrestleMania? Oh, excuse me…
[He puts up an imaginary phone to his ears]
Jericho: Oh…it's Planet Assclown! They want their Official Jackass back! Are you not thinking? You won The Royal Rumble, because Shawn Michaels left the ring for some reason I'll never understand! You beat Kane because he DQed himself! You're going to lose at WrestleMania, because….
Edge: ENOUGH! Just shut up Jericho! I don't need to here this crap!
[Edge drops the microphone and begins to leave the ring, but Bischoff's face appears on the titantron.]
Bischoff: Hold on a minute, Edge. You want to fight, you're going to have to wait until next week when you go one on one with the second man remaining in The Royal Rumble…Shawn Michaels!
[The crowd pops]
Bischoff: That's not all, Chris Jericho is going to team up with Shelton Benjamin to take on The Hardy Boyz!
[The crowd pops even more]
Bischoff: And finally, we're going to get to see The Rock and Sock Connection team up with Kane to take on Evolution!
[The crowd cheers as Jericho and Edge stare each other down]
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JR: My God! What a week it's going to be next week! Ladies and Gentlemen! We are almost at WrestleMania 21!
King: I can't wait JR! I need WrestleMania now!
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Raw Preview | March 21, 2005
We are just two weeks from WrestleMania 21 and what could be the greatest show in the history of this business! Numerous matches have been announced, but what else could be thrown on there in the coming weeks?
Speaking of new matches, Shane Helms will have the chance to add himself to the Intercontinental Championship situation if he can defeated a surprise opponent inside of a Steel Cage! Who will be Helm's opponent and will he be able to defeat him, thus giving him a shot at Val Venis' Intercontinental Championship?
The Rock one-upped Triple H last week after bringing out 'the midget that lives in Triple H's closet!" Triple H probably isn't too happy about this and will be in the building tonight as he goes one on one with Shelton Benjamin! Will Triple H be able to take his mind off The Rock and concentrate on defeating Shelton Benjamin? Will Matt Hardy have a role in this match as his feud with Shelton Benjamin continues?
Shawn Michaels has recieved an answer from The Undertaker last week and has confirmed that their match will proceed at WrestleMania 21! Tonight, Shawn Michaels will team with Tajiri to take on the team of Chris Benoit and Steven Richards! Can this match be a good warmup for Michaels or will Benoit and Richards prove to be too much?
All this and more as we continue The Road to WrestleMania 21!
Confirmed Matches
Shane Helms -vs- ??? - Steel Cage Match
Triple H -vs- Shelton Benjamin
Matt Hardy -vs- William Regal
Batista -vs- Rhyno
Chris Benoit and Steven Richards -vs- Shawn Michaels and Tajiri
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WWE SMACKDOWN
MARCH 17, 2005
[A video of the events between Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker is shown before the camera cuts to the arena where the fans are on their feet cheering for the opening of the show. The camera cuts straight to Michael Cole and Tazz]
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Cole: Welcome to Smackdown here on Thursday night, Ladies and Gentlemen!
Tazz: We're closer than ever to WrestleMania 21 and I can't wait! We've got some awesome matchup set up to take place on April 3rd in Los Angeles, including Team Smackdown versus Team Raw!
Cole: That's April 3rd, though Tazz and today is March 17th so let's focus on tonight.
Tazz: Fine. So, Cole, who do you think is going to win the lumberjack match set up for tonight?
Cole: You know what I mean…Ladies and Gentlemen, we've got a Lumberjack Match between Eddie Guerrero and John Cena as well as a Handicap Match with The Undertaker taking on Luther Raines and Mark Jindrak!
Tazz: It might seem like a Handicap, but Raines and Jindrak are the ones who're handicapped!
Cole: Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next we've got some Cruiserweight Tag Team action between Paul London, Funaki, Chavo Guerrero and Billy Kidman!
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TAG TEAM MATCH
PAUL LONDON/FUNAKI vs. BILLY KIDMAN/CHAVO GUERRERO
This was a fun little match with Kidman and Chavo attempting to suck up to London. Chavo popped the crowd as he lay down and told London to pin him, but Kidman came over and pulled London off. This eventually led to an argument between Kidman and Guerrero who came to blows. Funaki managed to nail the Funaki Flash on Kidman, while London nailed Guerrero with the Dropsault! He climbed to the top rope and nailed the 450 Splash for the win! Paul London and Funaki via Pinfall.
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Cole: What a match that was! Paul London and Funaki showing some excellent team work!
Tazz: I want to know who London is going to face at WrestleMania 21! That's the important thing!
Cole: I'm wondering that also!
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RVD CAN BE OF SOME ASSISTANCE
[Rob Van Dam is doing his stretches in the locker room when Eddie Guerrero walks into the room]
Guerrero: Rob! What's happenin' Esse!?
RVD: Eddie. I'm doing fine, just warming up for my match against Scotty 2 Hotty.
Guerrero: That's good, Amigo. Look, I need a little favor tonight.
RVD: What's is it? I'll be glad to help out.
Guerrero: I need to get three lumberjacks for my match tonight against John Cena. Now, I was wondering if you would like to be one of them, Holmes!
RVD: You got it. I'll see you out there later.
[Eddie chuckles as Rob Van Dam leaves the room]
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Cole: It looks like Eddie's found his first lumberjack for his side! I wonder who John Cena is gonna choose!
Tazz: I don't know, but I'm sure the Doctor of Thuganomics has his game plan all set-up!
Cole: Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next we've got Rob Van Dam going one on one with Scotty 2 Hotty!
Tazz: I remember Scotty! Man, we haven't seen him in a long time!
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SINGLES MATCH
SCOTTY 2 HOTTY vs. ROB VAN DAM
This was a fairly decent match with the crowd giving S2H some decent heat. The match itself was a glorified squash with S2H managing to nail Rob Van Dam with two Chops and a DDT. Afterwards, Rob Van Dam took over and nailed S2H with a plethora of moves including a nice Plancha to the outside. The ending came after Rob Van Dam nailed the Five Star Frog Splash and picked up the pinfall. Rob Van Dam via Pinfall.
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Cole: Rob Van Dam showing that amazing athletic ability with that Five Star Frog Splash!
Tazz: Yeah, I've worked with Rob Van Dam in the past and that Frog Splash is killer! You get hit with that and it's light outs!
Cole: Ladies and Gentlemen, still to come tonight Eddie Guerrero takes on John Cena in a Lumberjack Match!
Tazz: We know Rob Van Dam is going to be on Eddie's side, but what about John Cena?
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THE DOCTOR OF THUGANOMICS' FIRST CHOICE
[Mark Jindrak and Luther Raines are talking backstage, when John Cena walks in]
Cena: Look. Now, I don't want no Lumberjacks on my side in my match against Eddie Guerrero, because that's not how The Doctor of Thuganomics rolls, understand?
[Jindrak and Raines don't look convinced]
Cena: But Teddy Long says I gotta have my team, so I'm calling you to join me tonight in the mainevent. Take this as your chance, because I doubt you're ever gonna see main event status.
[Jindrak and Raines look at each other and nod their heads. Cena pushes them back and walks off]
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Cole: Mark Jindrak and Luther Raines joining the sides of John Cena!
Tazz: Yeah, but they've got their match against The Undertaker coming up next!
Cole: Well, The Undertaker needs to concentrate on this match and take his mind off Shawn Michaels!
Tazz: I'm just glad Shawn Michaels went back to Raw! He was causing some damage here.
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HANDICAP MATCH
MARK JINDRAK AND LUTHER RAINES vs. THE UNDERTAKER
This was a half-decent match with all three men putting some effort into the match. Jindrak and Raines argued over who should handle The Undertaker, until he mentioned for both of them to enter at the same time. Jindrak and Raines attempted a lot of Double Team Maneuvers aimed at The Undertaker's leg.
The ending came when The Undertaker knocked the referee out on accident, as Jindrak went to grab the steel chair from the outside. Before he could enter the ring, Mysterio's music hit and Jindrak looked towards the entrance ramp. Mysterio slid in through the back and nailed a 619 onto the chair, which slammed into Jindrak's face.
The Undertaker finished the match up on the inside after nailing Raines with a Chokeslam followed up with a Tombstone Piledriver. The Undertaker via Pinfall.
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Cole: Rey Mysterio coming to the aid of The Undertaker! These two have caused some damage to Mark Jindrak and Luther Raines!
Tazz: Both men shouldn't be allowed on Smackdown! They're both threats to the locker-room and our superstars!
Cole: Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, still to come we've got Bubba Ray Dudley taking on Danny Basham!
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SMACKDOWN SCAVENGER
[Funaki, Spike Dudley, Paul London, Chavo Guerrero, Billy Kidman, Shannon Moore, and Nunzio are backstage in Theodore Long's office]
Long: Y'all must be wonderin' why I brought you here into my office! Well, we've got one spot left on Team Smackdown and that spot is designated for a Smackdown Cruiserweight!
[The superstars mumble]
Long: Well, I've hidden seven blue slips around the building, two of them will be there next week. The week before WrestleMania 21…whoever brings me the most slips will be given the spot on Team Smackdown!
[The superstars murmur and leave the room]
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Cole: It's like a Smackdown Scavenger Hunt, Tazz!
Tazz: I know! I bet Chavo is gonna win, Cole! He's a Guerrero after all!
Cole: You have a point, there. Anyway, Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next we've got Bubba Ray Dudley going face to face with Danny Basham! These two will be clashing at WrestleMania 21 in a Tables Match for the WWE Tag Team Titles!
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SINGLES MATCH
BUBBA RAY DUDLEY w/D-VON DUDLEY vs. DANNY BASHAM w/DOUG BASHAM
This was a good brawl, if a bit too slow and dragged on. Bubba dictated the pace of this match and worked the crowd over with his combinations. Doug Basham tried getting involved quite a few times, but D-Von would take him out on the outside.
The ending came after the Bashams pulled the switch and Doug rolled up Bubba with his hands on the rope for the win. Danny Basham via Pinfall.
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Cole: What the hell! C'mon Ref! He was cheating!
Tazz: Remember, Cole…it's only cheating if you get caught! Besides, we've got the Lumberjack Match coming up!
Cole: That's gonna be a good one, Tazz. We've got Rob Van Dam on Eddie Guerrero's team and both Jindrak and Raines on Cena's team! Each man needs four lumberjacks!
Tazz: I should go volunteer for Cena's team!
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SUSPENDED FOR TONIGHT!
[backstage we seen Kurt Angle and Booker T brawling around as backstage staff tries to separate them. Theodore Long comes running up to them looking upset]
Long: This ain't what Smackdown's about! So until next week, you two are suspended, now kick it before I kick you out!
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Cole: Theodore Long suspending both Kurt Angle and Booker T!
Tazz: He can't suspend Kurt Angle! The man's a National Hero!
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I GOT A LUMBERJACK! I GOT A LUMBERJACK!
[Eddie Guerrero is walking backstage tossing out a bunch of names when someone beckons to him from the side. He walks over into the other room before popping back onto the screen smiling.]
Guerrero: I got a lumberjack! Whose got a lumberjack? Eddie's got a Lumberjack! Now, I gotta see what Little Rey-Rey is up to!
[He walks off whistling to his tune and smiling]
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Cole: I wonder who Eddie Guerrero is talking to!
Tazz: Whoever it was, they don't stand a chance against John Cena!
Cole: You're too much, Cole. Hey, here comes John Cena!
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I'M GONNA POUND EDDIE GUERRERO INTO HOT SAUCE
[John Cena comes down to HUGE heat from the crowd. He slides into the ring and takes a microphone]
Cena: A few more weeks until WrestleMania 21. A few more weeks until I show the world that John Cena is the future of wrestling, not that punk bitch Randy Orton!
[The crowd boos]
Cena: Go ahead and boo me, cause come April 3rd at Staples Center in Los Angeles, there is gonna be just one man standing and that man is gonna me, The Doctor of Thuganomics! Randy Orton, he can't see me!
[Cena puts the microphone down as his Lumberjacks come down to the ring]
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Cole: John Cena's men making their way down to the ring now!
Tazz: I wouldn't call them his men, Cole. More like his associates. I mean, we've got Mark Jindrak, Luther Raines, Scotty 2 Hotty, and even Rene Dupree!
Cole: Well here comes Eddie Guerrero!
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LUMBERJACK MATCH
JOHN CENA vs. EDDIE GUERRERO
Eddie Guerrero's entrance got the crowd popped huge as he came down in his low-rider with the Lumberjacks in the back. The crowd pops as we see Rob Van Dam, Charlie Haas, and Rey Mysterio. There is no fourth Lumberjack.
The match itself was revolved around the Lumberjacks with Cena shouting at his to get back into the match, while Eddie's side used good strategies to help Eddie out.
Some of the highlights of the match included:
-Mark Jindrak and Luther Raines aiming for Rob Van Dam, who ducked and caused both of them to slam their heads against one another.
- Rey Mysterio nailing a 619 off the steel post into Scotty 2 Hotty.
- Scotty 2 Hotty getting into the ring and attempting a Worm on Eddie Guerrero, only to have Cena get frustrated and nail him with an F-U.
- John Cena grabbing his chain while his Lumberjacks distracted the referee, only to have a hooded man come running down for Eddie Guerrero. He removed his mask to reveal Randy Orton! Orton spun Cena round before going for the RKO, but Cena pushed him off.
The ending came when Cena pushed Orton off and was rolled up from behind for the three count. Eddie Guerrero via Pinfall.
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Cole: Another invasion here on Smackdown! Randy Orton costing John Cena the match!
Tazz: Someone should go tell Eric Bischoff to keep his trash off Smackdown!
Cole: Ladies and Gentlemen, we're getting closer to WrestleMania! Make sure to tune in next week for another exciting Smackdown!
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Smackdown Preview | March 17, 2005
Shawn Michaels proposed a match for WrestleMania 21 against The Undertaker, but he did not recieve an answer. However, The Undertaker hinted towards an answer at RAW this week. Tonight, The Undertaker will go face to face with Luther Raines and Mark Jindrak in a Handicap Match. Can The Undertaker warm up for a possible match at WrestleMania?
Paul London will be defending his Cruiserweight Championship against either Chavo Guerrero or Billy Kidman at WrestleMania 21. The answer is in Paul London's hands and his choice must be a wise one. Tonight, London will team up with Funaki to take on both Chavo Guerrero and Billy Kidman! Will this match affect his choice or has London already selected his opponent?
John Cena left the main event last week, but Theodore Long has issued a warning against Cena, telling him that he isn't going to be able to leave the ring tonight, because John Cena is going to face Eddie Guerrero in a Lumberjack Match! Each man will get to pick 4 superstars to aid him on the outside! Who will assist Cena and Guerrero and how much of an impact will they have?
Also tonight, Bubba Ray Dudley will take on Danny Basham in singles action!
Confirmed Matches
Paul London and Funaki vs. Billy Kidman and Chavo Guerrero
Bubba Ray Dudley vs. Danny Basham
The Undertaker vs. Luther Raines and Mark Jindrak
Eddie Guerrero vs. John Cena - Lumberjack Match
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WWE RAW
MARCH 14, 2005
[The pyros ignite from the sides of the ramp as the crowd goes wild. The camera focuses in on the ramp as the words “I’ll Show You! You’ll See!” are heard throughout the P.A. The crowd boos as Steven Richards makes his way down to the ring]
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SINGLES MATCH
STEVEN RICHARDS vs. TAJIRI
This was a good little opener, even though it was a little short. The crowd was behind Tajiri and popped once he locked on the Tarantula. The match ending came when Steven Richards tried to nail the DDT, but Tajiri escaped and nailed the Japanese Buzzsaw Kick for the win. Tajiri via Pinfall.
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JR: Ladies and Gentlemen! What a way to start of Monday Night Raw with Tajiri defeating Steven Richards after that brutal Buzzsaw Kick! I’m Jim Ross alongside Jerry “The King” Lawler!
King: Man, I can’t wait to see what happens tonight JR! We’ve got The Rock taking on Ric Flair one on one! It’s a dream match!
JR: It certainly is and so was the return of The Rock! He will be taking on Triple H at WrestleMania 21!
King: And what about Batista and Edge teaming up to take on Chris Jericho and Shawn Michaels!
JR: That’s certainly gonna be one helluva match!
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HOW’D YOU LIKE A SPOT AT WRESTLEMANIA?
[Tajiri is backstage celebrating with a number of other face superstars when Eric Bischoff walks into the room. The group quiets down as he begins to speak]
Bischoff: Tajiri, that match is what RAW represents. You showed the crowd the excitement and you showed them the action! Keep up the good work!
[He begins to leave, but then turns back around]
Bischoff: Oh and you’re gonna be showing that same excitement and that same action at WrestleMania 21! Welcome to Team Raw!
[Tajiri’s face brightens up with a smile as Bischoff walks off]
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JR: Tajiri has taken the Cruiserweight Position on Team Raw! What a night it must be for Tajiri!
King: Tajiri?! Eric Bischoff’s done some stupid things in the past, but Tajiri?! That takes the cake!
JR: That’s not true, King. Tajiri has shown persistence before and I’m sure he’s gonna pull out all the stops at WrestleMania 21.
King: Yeah, whatever, JR.
JR: Ladies and Gentlemen, still to come tonight Chris Benoit takes on Shane Helms in a grudge match from the events that took place last week on Raw.
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SINGLES MATCH
SHANE HELMS vs. CHRIS BENOIT
This was a fairly good match with both men working off the other’s carrying ability. Benoit managed to nail the Three Germans, but wasn’t successful in locking on the Crossface as Helms rolled to the outside. Benoit managed to pick up the win after catching Helm’s in the middle of a Shining Wizard and locking on the Sharpshooter! Chris Benoit via Submission.
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JR: Chris Benoit with that perfect reversal into the Sharpshooter!
King: Now that’s what I call a reversal JR! Did you see that Sharpshooter!? That’s perfection! Chris Benoit is perfection!
JR: Well…
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THE SELL-OUT
[The crowd boos as Evolution’s music hits and Evolution walks out looking nice and dressed. The three of them get into the ring and Ric Flair hands Triple H a microphone from the side]
HHH: Go ahead and boo me! You know there is only one reason you’re booing me! I know there is only one reason you’re booing me! That reason is the person you consider a God is going to be here tonight!
[The crowd pops]
HHH: Yeah, that’s right. Cheer him. Cheer the “People’s Champion.” Cheer the “Brahma Bull.” Cheer him now, because at WrestleMania 21…there won’t be anything to cheer about! Just like tonight when Ric Flair is gonna lock on the Figure-4 and make that sell-out tap…I am going to pin that same sell-out on the biggest stage of them all…WrestleMania 21!
[The crowd boos]
HHH: Yeah…so get the cheering in while you can, because it’s not gonna last for a long, long…
[“If Ya Smell…” is heard and the crowd rises to their feet as The Rock comes down onto the stage to a INSANE pop from the crowd]
Rock: It’s not gonna last for a long time? What’s not gonna last for a long time? That Viagra pill that Ric Flair took this morning? Are those juice tablets that Batista took this morning not gonna last a long time?
HHH: What are…
Rock: No…no…wait a minute! The Rock knows what’s not gonna last a long time! That little weird midget you keep in your closet! That’s not gonna last a long time! Yeah, The Rock gets it now!
HHH: How dare you interrupt…
[suddenly, a midget that resembles Triple H walks out next to The Rock as the crowd laughs. Evolution is going insane in the ring]
Rock: What in the short hell do we have here? Look everybody…the weird little midget Triple H likes to keep in his closet! It even looks like him!
[The midget wobbles his head and does the Triple H taunt while Evolution looks furious]
Rock: Now before The Rock leaves you to have fun with your little friend…The Rock has a message for Evolution! You see, at WrestleMania 21, Mick Foley is gonna beat Ric Flair’s candy ***! Kane is gonna open up a can of whoop-*** on Batista! Triple H? Oh…Triple H had better bring it, because The Rock is going to unleash the most electrifying move in sports entertainment on The Game in the middle of that ring!
[The crowd pops as The Rock does the “Just Bring It” taunt before heading to the back. The midget comes wobbling into the ring, but it his nailed with a Pedigree!]
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JR: The tension between Triple H and The Rock has reached new heights! These two have a dislike for each other and I don’t think this little episode helped!
King: Yeah. The Rock has no business coming out here and interrupting Evolution!
JR: Well, that’s not the last we’ve seen between Evolution and The Rock as he will be going one on one with Ric Flair later tonight!
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ANOTHER POSSIBLE MATCH FOR WRESTLEMANIA?
[shane Helms is looking upset backstage when he bumps into Eric Bischoff]
Helms: Bischoff! This is not fair! Chris Benoit cheated to beat me! Everyone knows you can’t pull a guy out of mid-air! He should’ve been Disqualified!
Bischoff: You know what, Shane? You’re starting to irritate me and I don’t like to be irritated.
Helms: You should be talking, Bischoff! You know how frustrating it is for me to get my hands on that Intercontinental Championship?
[bischoff sighs]
Bischoff: I’m giving you one last chance to earn a shot at that Intercontinental Championship! If you can beat your opponent next week inside of a Steel Cage…you’ve got that title shot at WrestleMania 21!
[Helms nods his head and walks off as Bischoff shakes his head.]
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JR: Eric Bischoff keeps cutting slack for Shane Helms! That man needs to learn to put his foot down!
King: I wonder who his opponent is gonna be JR! The match is gonna be inside of a Steel Cage as well!
JR: Well, coming up next we’ve got The Rock taking on Ric Flair!
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THE BATTLE FOR THE FUTURE
[Randy Orton is standing backstage reading Smackdown! magazine, which features John Cena on the cover. The Rock walks into the room drinking some water]
Rock: Well, well, well…if it isn’t Mr. Legend Killer, Randy Orton.
Orton: Rock, how’s it going?
[He goes to shake hands with The Rock, but The Rock steps back and shoots the eyebrow]
Rock: Who in the blue hell do you think are? You can’t just shake The Rock’s hand whenever you want! The Rock is the one who initiates the handshakes! You understand?
[Orton rolls his eyes]
Rock: Now The Rock understands you’re representing RAW by taking on John Cena at WrestleMania 21.
[Orton nods his head]
Rock: The Rock has been in these situations before and The Rock has one piece of advice…kick *** like WrestleMania 20 and bring the honor back to Raw.
[The Rock shakes Orton’s hand and leaves the locker room]
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JR: The Rock is a great locker-room leader, Folks and we just saw some of that just now.
King: Triple H gives better advice, JR! Orton never should’ve left Evolution!
JR: Well, we’re about to see whose the better wrestler, The Rock or Ric Flair!
King: C’mon Naitch!
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SINGLES MATCH
RIC FLAIR vs. THE ROCK
This was a decent match, wrestling-wise, but the crowd was INSANE for the matchup. Half the crowd was cheering for The Rock and half were cheering for Flair. The match itself had The Rock dominating Flair, except on the few occasions in which Flair cheated to get back the upper hand. The ending came when The Rock nailed The Rock Bottom followed with a People’s Elbow. The Rock via Pinfall.
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JR: The Rock with the most Electrifying Move in Sports Entertainment! The People’s Elbow picking up the win for The Rock!
King: The Rock must’ve cheated and all these people are supporting him! These people are animals, JR!
JR: They’re fans of the man who will definitely go down in wrestling history!
King: Well, Batista is going to make up for this!
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HELL, FIRE, AND BRIMSTONE
[Kane is shown backstage in a dark room. His face is visible]
Kane: Batista…WrestleMania 21…it’s not gonna be a one on one match. It’s gonna be a one on one massacre. WrestleMania 21…April 3rd…hell…fire…and brimstone…
[Kane laughs as the camera pans out and we see Batista and Flair watching a television screen]
Flair: Big Dave, he doesn’t know what he’s talking about! You’re a monster, Batista! Woooo! C’mon…you got a match coming up next!
[batista flexes before leaving the room as Flair smiles and slaps his shoulders. He turns back towards the locker as the door shuts. Flair turns around looking afraid]
Flair: Hello? Who’s there?
Voice: Hello, Ric.
[Flair turns around to find Mick Foley]
Flair: Foley! What…are you doing here?!
Foley: I came here to offer a little proposal, Ric. You see, Ric…WrestleMania 21 is coming up. You and I are going to face each other, Ric. In a hardcore match, Ric! Hardcore, Ric! Are YOU hardcore, Ric?
[Flair looks afraid]
Flair: I…I…I’m…I’m hardcore! Yeah…I…I….I’m hardcore!
Foley: Good, because I have someone who’d like to meet you.
Flair: Someone…meet me? Who…who wants to meet me?
[Foley reaches into his pocket before pulling out Mr.Socko! He sticks it in Flair’s mouth as Flair goes insane, before pulling it out and walking off]
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JR: Mick Foley and Mr.Socko making an impact on Ric Flair!
King: He can’t do that to Flair! Flair’s a Living Legend!
JR: Well, Mick Foley is the Hardcore Legend, King. And speaking of Hardcore, these two are gonna face other at WrestleMania 21 in a Hardcore Match!
King: Yeah and Ric Flair is gonna show Mick Foley just what Hardcore really is!
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TAG TEAM MATCH
BATISTA and EDGE vs. SHAWN MICHAELS and CHRIS JERICHO
This was a good mainevent choice as the crowd was heated from the previous match. Batista did most of the work on his side dominating over both Jericho and Shawn Michaels.
There was a real hot spot with both Jericho and Shawn Michaels nailing the Sweet Chin Music onto Edge at the same time! Jericho nailed Batista with a Baseball Slide as Michaels went for the pin. The lights went out during the count as the bell was heard.
The lights came back on and Edge was atop Michaels as the referee made the
pinfall! Edge and Batista via Pinfall.
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JR: What the hell has just happened here! That has got to be the work of The Undertaker!
King: I’m scared JR! What do we do?!
JR: There is nothing on this earth than can help us, King, but I bet this has something to do with Shawn Michael’s appearing on Smackdown!
King: Oh man…
JR: My God…Ladies and Gentlemen! Make sure to tune in next week for Monday Night Raw! I cannot believe this!
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Raw Preview | March 14, 2005
We are just a little over 2 weeks from WrestleMania 21 where both Smackdown and Raw superstars will have the chance to show the world what wrestling is all about! In one of the most surprising returns in recent memory, The Rock returned to Monday Night Raw as Triple H's surprise opponent! Tonight, The People's Champ will go one on one with The Nature Boy, Ric Flair! Can the Most Electrifying Man in Sport's Entertainment defeat The 16-Time World Champion?
The Intercontinental Championship Match never finished last week as Shane Helms interfered and caused the match to result in a DQ win. Chris Benoit has requested from Eric Bischoff, a match against Shane Helms! Can the Crippler get his revenge on Helms or will Helms have the last laugh?
Shawn Michaels will return to RAW after touring Smackdown! The Heartbreak Kid will team up with Chris Jericho to take on Edge and Batista! Can Shawn Michaels and Jericho gain some momentum going into WrestleMania or will Edge and the powerhouse, Batista make short work of them?
All this and more as WWE Raw heads towards WrestleMania 21!
Confirmed Matches
Chris Benoit vs. Shane Helms
Batista and Edge vs. Chris Jericho and Shawn Michaels
Ric Flair vs. The Rock
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WWE SMACKDOWN
MARCH 10, 2005
[The opening video is shown as the camera pans the crowd]
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Cole: Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to Smackdown! I'm Michael Cole joined here by partner Tazz! We've got quite a night here on Smackdown! as Paul London goes one on one with Doug Basham!
Tazz: Both are superb competitors, but what about Kurt Angle taking on a surprise opponent! If the opponent wins he will have a match of his choice at WrestleMania 21!
Cole: That leaves a lot for us to wonder, but also tonight Shawn Michaels will be in the building!
Tazz: I would run if I were him, because I heard that The Undertaker is in the building as well!
Cole: Here comes Doug Basham!
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SINGLES MATCH
DOUG BASHAM w/ DANNY BASHAM vs. PAUL LONDON
This was a good opening match with both men working a mat-based style. The crowd was behind London who nailed a few good spots before Doug gained the advantage and kept London grounded. Danny Basham tried interfering quite a few times until the referee sent him to the back.
Danny left the ring distracting the referee, allowing Billy Kidman to slide in from the other side and nail London with the Cruiserweight Title allowing Doug to make the pin and pick up the win!
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Cole: Billy Kidman taking down Paul London! What the hell is going on! C'mon Ref!
Tazz: Now Cole, we can't blame the referee for London's mistake.
Cole: Mistake?! Kidman flat out nailed London in the head with that Cruiserweight title!
Tazz: Yeah, but London could've stopped it!
Cole: Oh, what's Kidman doing now?!
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ATTACK ON PAUL LONDON!
[Kidman drags London over to the corner before climbing the top rope and setting up for the Shooting Star Press! Chavo Guerrero comes through the crowd and pushes Kidman off the turnbuckle to a HUGE pop from the crowd. He picks up London and holds his hand up as the crowd pops. The pops turn to boos as he turns around and hits London with a DDT!]
Long: Just what do you think you're doing?
[The crowd looks at Long, who has appeared on the ramp]
Long: Here on Smackdown, we settle our business in the ring and since last week there was no decisive winner and no decisive contender for the Cruiserweight Title…we're gonna have Paul London choose who he wants to face at WrestleMania 21 next week on Smackdown! Now Holler at that Playa!
[Long leaves as Kidman and Chavo face each other down]
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Cole: It looks like the choice is going to be left up to Paul London, Tazz.
Tazz: I think he should pick Chavo Guerrero. That's a personal opinion, though.
Cole: Anyway, Ladies and Gentlemen, still to come tonight we have Kurt Angle versus a surprise opponent.
Tazz: What if it was Shawn Michaels?!
Cole: Well…I'm sure that would be a dream match for a lot of people!
Tazz: Speaking of Shawn Michaels…what the hell is he doing out here now!
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SHAWN MICHAEL'S PROPOSAL TO THE DEADMAN
[shawn Michaels comes down to a HUGE pop from the crowd. He takes a microphone before sliding into the ring and posing for the crowd]
Michaels: Last week, people all over the world saw a sight they never thought they would get to see again! Shawn Michaels in one corner, The Undertaker in another! That is what dreams are made of!
[The crowd pops]
Michaels: But…but…there is one problem. Last week, when I managed to hit the Sweet Chin Music on The Undertaker…that wasn't a dream. That was a nightmare. That was the same nightmare that has been haunting me since Badd Blood 1997 when I faced The Undertaker inside that Hell in a Cell match! Yeah, you're wondering what's wrong Shawn? You won that match and defeated The Undertaker! Yeah, I defeated him…through interference from Kane.
[The crowd pops once again for the mention of The Undertaker and Kane]
Michaels: That's not what the Heartbreak Kid does! I don't win matches through interference! I win matches, because I am the best at what I do and I wasn't able to prove that at Badd Blood! Now…before I get too into this, I'd like to propose a challenge to someone…someone named The Undertaker!
[The crowd pops HUGE and looks towards the ramp]
Michaels: Now…I've already gotten the acceptance from the Board of Directors and all I need is The Undertaker's approval. So…at WrestleMania 21, how about it Taker? You and me, one more time to show everyone who really is the better of the two?
[The lights go off and the crowd pops HUGE, but The Undertaker does not come down. Michaels looks disappointed as he drops the microphone and heads to the back.]
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Cole: Shawn Michaels proposing a match against The Undertaker at WrestleMania 21!
Tazz: That match is gonna be off the chain, but coming up next we've got Rey Mysterio taking on Luther Raines! 619!
Cole: This is gonna be an interesting matchup! Speed versus Power!
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SINGLES MATCH
LUTHER RAINES vs. REY MYSTERIO
This was a pretty good match with Mysterio bumping all over the ring, which made Raines look damn powerful. The match itself was over rather quickly as Mysterio reverses a Swinging Neckbreaker into a Small Package, allowing Mysterio to pick up the win.
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Cole: Rey Mysterio picking up the win over Luther Raines!
Tazz: Here comes Mark Jindrak!
Cole: What's he doing?!
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ASSAULT ON THE MASKED MEXICAN
[Mark Jindrak comes in and knocks down Mysterio, as Raines gets up to help him. The two of them put a good beating on Mysterio as Jindrak nails the Reflection of Perfection before leaving the ring]
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Cole: Those two have no heart, Tazz! Someone should do something!
Tazz: What's in the past, is in the past. It's too late to do anything, now.
Cole: I can't believe this…
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EDDIE…YOU'RE IN, PLAYA!
[Eddie Guerrero is walking backstage as the crowd pops. He stops when he sees John Cena standing there.]
Eddie: John Cena! Esse! How's it hanging, Vato!?
Cena: Wha-
Eddie: Come give me a hug, Esse! Long time no see!
[Eddie hugs Cena, who has a confused expression on his face]
Eddie: I gotta go, Vato!
[Eddie laughs and continues walking, but is stopped as Long comes onto the scene]
Long: Eddie, it's nice to see you're embracing your fellow colleagues. Anyway, I've been hit up by the Board of Directors and they told me that you're eligible to participate on Team Smackdown! So it looks like you're gonna get Chris Benoit after all!
Eddie: Are you serious, Teddy? Vato! That's great! Me and Chris Benoit…we're gonna blow the roof off of Staples Center, Holmes! Give me a hug, Esse!
[Eddie gives Long a hug, while Long has a confused look on his face]
Eddie: Later, Vato!
[Eddie begins to leave, but Long calls him back. He holds out his hand as Eddie looks embarrassed. He pulls out a wallet and hands it back to Long. He begins to leave, but Long stops him again]
Long: Eddie…
[Eddie gives him another wallet and walks off. Cena comes up to Long to ask what's happening when Long hands him Cena's wallet.]
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Cole: Eddie Guerrero is now on Team Smackdown! We've got three competitors and we need a Cruiserweight!
Tazz: I didn't like that Eddie stole Cena's wallet, Cole. That man deserves better.
Cole: Well…coming up right now is Kurt Angle's surprise opponent match! I wonder who it's gonna be!
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SINGLES MATCH
KURT ANGLE vs. ???
The mystery opponent was Bubba Ray Dudley, which made the crowd somewhat disappointed. The match itself was a decent brawl with Angle dominating Bubba Dudley throughout. However, Bubba managed to kick out of Angle's power moves, thus frustrating Angle.
Kurt Angle grabbed a steel chair from the outside and nailed it over Bubba's head leading to the DQ win.
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Cole: Bubba Dudley beat Kurt Angle! I can't believe it!
Tazz: Yeah, through DQ, Cole. That shouldn't count as a win!
Cole: Well…Kurt Angle looks upset so I guess he lost, which means Bubba won!
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WE WANT A MATCH AGAINST…
[D-Von Dudley comes down to the ring and helps Bubba Ray Dudley stand up. He takes a microphone as the crowd pops for The Dudleyz]
D-Von: We want what the fans want! We know that the fans want…
[The fans begin chanting TABLES! TABLES!]
D-Von: At WrestleMania 21…The Dudleyz are going to take on The Bashams for the WWE Tag Team Titles in a Tables Match!
[The crowd pops as The Dudleyz leave the ring, with Bubba looking stunned]
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Cole: Another match made for WrestleMania 21! The Dudleyz and The Bashams in a Tables Match for the WWE Tag Team Titles!
Tazz: Well, The Dudleyz are in their own element, Cole! No one understands tables more than these two right here!
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MAIN EVENT ANNOUNCED FOR TONIGHT!
[Kurt Angel is backstage banging his hand against the lockers as Raines and Jindrak attempt to calm him down]
Jindrak: Kurt! Calm down, man. It's just Bubba Ray Dudley!
Angle: Calm down, Jindrak? I lost to freakin' Bubba Ray Dudley! I should've made his *** tap in less than 30 seconds! If I can't even defeat Bubba Dudley that quickly, how the hell am I supposed to defeat Booker T at WrestleMania 21?
[booker T walks into the room]
Booker: You ain't, cause at WrestleMania, I'm gonna take that WWE Championship and regain the glory that I lost back on Raw!
Angle: Just like I made your *** tap out in that Submission Match?
Booker: That was bull****, Dawg! That was your element! At WrestleMania, it's gonna be even and it's gonna come down to whoever has the street smarts!
Angle: Street smarts? I won a gold medal with a freakin' broken neck! You're nothing compared to what I have overcome! You are nothing!
[The two of them get in each others' face, but Long comes in to separate them]
Long: Stop hollering at each other, Playas. Booker, you got a match tonight with Eddie Guerrero and Rob Van Dam. The three of you are gonna take on Carlito Caribbean Cool, John Cena, and…Mark Jindrak!
[He leaves with Booker T, as Jindrak looks worried]
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Cole: What a match and that's coming up next!
Tazz: I hope John Cena kicks Eddie Guerrero's *** for stealing his wallet!
Cole: We're gonna have to see!
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INTERVIEW WITH CHARLIE HAAS
[Charlie Haas is standing backstage with Josh Matthews]
Matthews: Charlie Haas, at WrestleMania 21, you're going to be teaming up with Shelton Benjamin to take on The Hardy Boyz. Now, some people say you and Shelton were the most graceful team to wrestle in a Smackdown ring, but…
Haas: But The Hardy Boyz are one of the most legendary high-fliers of all time, am I correct? Let me tell you something, Josh. Me and Shelton had one goal and that was to become the most spectacular tag team of all time and that goal was shattered when the draft happened following WrestleMania 20. Well, now we have that chance again and what better chance to prove that than WrestleMania 21!
[Haas is knocked down out of nowhere as the camera focuses on a masked man running down the hall. Haas gets up and follows him, but the man jumps into a car, which speeds off]
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Cole: Who the hell was that?
Tazz: I don't know, but whoever it was didn't want Haas to finish the interview!
Cole: Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next is our tag team mainevent!!
Tazz: Go Cena!
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TAG TEAM MATCH
EDDIE GUERRERO, ROB VAN DAM, BOOKER T vs. CARLITO CARIBBEAN COOL, MARK JINDRAK, and JOHN CENA
This was an entertaining match with the faces getting the best of the heels throughout. Cena took shots at Randy Orton as he imitated his moves and even nailed Rob Van Dam with an RKO! The crowd booed as Cena tagged in Jindrak before doing the “You Can't See Me” to both teams and left the match.
The match continued with the faces hitting their signature spots, followed up with a Frog Splash from Eddie Guerrero onto Mark Jindrak for the win!
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Cole: Eddie Guerrero with the Frog Splash!
Tazz: Man…if John Cena remained in the match we would've won!
Cole: We?
Tazz: Yeah. We. I'm the new manager!
Cole: Whatever. Ladies and Gentlemen, make sure to tune in next week as we continue the road to WrestleMania 21!
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Smackdown Preview | March 10, 2005
Shawn Michaels made a return to Smackdown last week as he confronted The Undertaker in the ring. The Board of Directors has given Theodore Long permission to keep Shawn Michaels on Smackdown as long as The Heart-Break Kid needs to be. The question is...will he be in the building tonight and will he have a role in The Undertaker's match against Eddie Guerrero?
The #1 Contender's Match for the Cruiserweight Championship ended in a Draw Match, meaning neither man has established their position at WrestleMania 21. Theodore Long has announced that he will solve this problem tonight, but what exactly does he have in mind? How will Paul London react to the announcement?
Kurt has offered a challenge to anyone on the Smackdown roster to fight him as a warmup for his match at WrestleMania 21. However, if the challenger wins his match, he will recieve a title shot of his choice at WrestleMania 21! Who will dare challenge the Olympic Champion?
Confirmed Matches
Paul London vs. Doug Basham
??? vs. Kurt Angle
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WWE RAW
MARCH 7, 2005
[The opening pyros explode from the side of the ramp as the camera pans the arena before focusing on the WrestleMania 21 sign hanging above the stands. The camera goes back to Jim Ross and The King who introduce themselves.]
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JR: Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm joined here tonight by Jerry “The King” Lawler, who I'm sure is excited about tonight!
King: You bet I am JR! We get to see Viscera beat Chris Jericho and we get to see who Triple H's opponent is going to be at WrestleMania 21!
JR: That's what I'm sure a lot of people, including Triple H, are waiting for. Well…we've got Chris Jericho facing the monster Viscera!
King: C'mon Viscera! You can beat Jericho!
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CHRIS JERICHO vs. VISCERA
The outcome of this match wasn't too surprising. Viscera was his usual self, taking the punishment, but making it seem like he could withstand the pain. Jericho nailed all his signature spots, but was unable to capitalize. He caught his break after blocking a Samoan Drop and following up with a Enzugiri to the head of Viscera leading to the pinfall.
Winner: Chris Jericho
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JR: Chris Jericho defeating Viscera after that awesome Enzugiri!
King: That move should be banned from the ring JR! Jericho's gonna hurt someone with it!
JR: Well…what the hell! It's Edge! What's he doing in the ring?!
King:He's here to congratulate Jericho, JR! What else would he be doing?
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ASSAULT ON THE CHAMP!
[Chris Jericho is celebrating in the ring as Edge slides in from behind. He crouches and waits for Jericho to turn around before nailing a sickening Spear onto Jericho. Jericho holds his stomach as Edge takes a microphone.]
Edge: You want some of this Jericho? You think you're championship material? You don't deserve to be called the World Heavyweight Champion! You are nothing but a piece of crap!
[Jericho is struggling to get up, but Edge nails him with the microphone! Jericho is cut open as the crowd boos a smiling Edge.]
Edge: Look! The champion is bleeding! C'mon folks! Let's all boo Edge because he made Jericho bleed! Yeah, well this nothing compared to what I am going to do at WrestleMania 21! This here is a beat down, but WrestleMania 21 is going to be a massacre!
[Edge kicks Jericho and leaves the ring as medics come down to check on Jericho. Edge comes running back down and slides the stretcher with Jericho back into the ring. He props it up in the corner before nailing another Spear on Jericho!]
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JR: Does Edge have no soul?! What is he thinking doing that to a helpless Jericho!
King: It does look serious, JR. I hope Jericho is OK.
JR: He's a fighting champion and this is no different. Knowing Jericho he should be back sooner than we expect.
King: That's true.
JR: Anyways Ladies and Gentlemen, still to come tonight…a No Disqualification Match between Matt Hardy and Shelton Benjamin!
King: I wonder what Jeff Hardy is doing right now.
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I WAS NEVER DEFEATED!
[shane Helms is in Bischoff's office shouting at him.]
Helms: I was never pinned! I was never pinned at No Way Out and I was never pinned last week on Raw!
Bischoff: Look…Chris Benoit holds the #1 Contendership for the Intercontinental Championship right now and his match is up next so there is nothing I can do about it.
Helms: Then I guess I'll have to do something about it.
[Helms leaves the room looking pissed.]
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JR: I wonder what Helms means by that, King.
King: I don't know and quite frankly I don't care! I just want Chris Benoit to beat Val Venis and take the Intercontinental Championship!
JR: Well, we're going to be treated to that match up next!
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INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP
CHRIS BENOIT vs. VAL VENIS©
This was a good showing from both men, although nothing too special. There was a lot of mat-based sequences throughout the match with neither man going to the top turnbuckle. Benoit almost had the match won when he had Venis set up in the German Suplex position, but Shane Helms came running down and tried to attack Venis! Venis moved and Helms nailed Benoit in the face instead!
Winner via DQ: Chris Benoit
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JR: Shane Helms putting the beat on Val Venis!
King: It's a shame that Shane Helms had to screw Benoit over!
JR: Well…look at the look in Helm's eyes!
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ON SCHEDULE
[Eric Bischoff is standing backstage on his cell phone.]
Bischoff: You're gonna be here tonight, right? Yeah. I've got you scheduled in for the main event. Triple H is not gonna believe this and neither are the fans. No, thank you.
[bischoff hangs up and smiles as Matt Hardy walks up to him.]
Hardy: Eric! Just the man I wanted to see. You know I have a No DQ match with Shelton Benjamin up next and I just want some reassurance.
Bischoff: Reassurance?
Hardy: I know Shelton Benjamin and I know he's gonna try and cheat so I wanted to ask you to put some restrictions on him. You know…no lowblows, no using weapons or the turnbuckle.
Bischoff: Hmmm…
Hardy: Yeah and could you ban him from using the Stinger Splash? He's gonna take someone's head off with that!
Bischoff: Restrict Shelton Benjamin, huh? No and unless you want to be restricted, I suggest you get ready for your match.
[Hardy whines as Bischoff leaves the scene]
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King: C'mon Bischoff! Matt Hardy is right!
JR: Well, whether he's right or not, one thing is for certain and that's both these men will stop at nothing to attack one another.
King: And what a match it's gonna be!
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NO DISQUALIFICATION MATCH
MATT HARDY vs. SHELTON BENJAMIN
This was an awesome match for free television. The beginning had Matt Hardy using as many cheap tactics as possible, while Benjamin tried to keep his moves clean. Jeff Hardy interfered towards the middle and tried to take down Benjamin with a Steel Chair. Benjamin moved and Jeff nailed Matt Hardy instead!
Benjamin spun Jeff Hardy around and drilled him with a Superkick before picking up Matt Hardy and nailing a T-Bone Suplex! 1…2…3!
Winner: Shelton Benjamin
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JR: What a match! Shelton Benjamin overcoming the odds and defeating Matt Hardy!
King: He cheated! If this was a normal match, Matt Hardy would've won in under a minute!
JR: Maybe in your mind, King. Shelton Benjamin is an amazing athlete and he proved that tonight!
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INTERVIEW WITH EDGE
[Edge is standing backstage with Todd Grisham]
Grisham: You attacked Chris Jericho earlier tonight after his match with Viscera. The question is…why?
Edge: Why did I attack Chris Jericho? Why do you think I attacked Chris Jericho, Todd? Because I want to show Chris Jericho what's gonna happen to him at WrestleMania 21! Tonight was just a little preview of the beating I am going to give Chris Jericho in one month!
Grisham: You have overcome some incredible odds to get to this position today. How do you think you're going to fare at WrestleMania 21?
Edge: Fare? How am I going to fare? What are you? Some kind of scientist? I think I'm going to fare very well, Todd. I think I am going to fare extremely well.
Grisham: How do you think…
Edge: Why am I wasting my time talking to you? Just leave.
[Edge shakes his head and walks off as Grisham looks on.]
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King: You heard him Todd! Just leave!
JR: I can't believe the nerve of that Edge! He attacks Chris Jericho and has the nerve to remain here tonight!
King: Well, Jericho deserved it!
JR: No man deserves that kind of treatment King! Chris Jericho is in the hospital right now!
King: He'll get better and when he does…it's goodbye World Heavyweight Championship, cause Edge is gonna destroy him!
JR: Well Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time for our tag team mainevent as Ric Flair and Batista team up to take on Randy Orton and Kane!
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HOW DO WE KEEP FOLEY OUT OF THE PICTURE?
[Flair and Batista are backstage when Bischoff walks up to them.]
Flair: Bischoff! You gotta keep Mick Foley away from this match!
Bischoff: Hold on there, Flair! What makes you think Mick Foley is even here tonight?
Flair: You mean…he's not…
[Flair's face brightens with a smile]
Flair: Whoooo! No Foley! Whoooo!
Bischoff: No…he's here tonight, but he has agreed not to interfere with your match.
Batista: That's good.
Bischoff: He is however going to be introducing Triple H's opponent for WrestleMania 21!
[bischoff walks off as Flair and Batista discuss]
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JR: I cannot wait to see who Triple H will be facing at WrestleMania 21 and neither can these fans!
King: Look at all the signs in the crowd, JR! That one says “Triple H versus Chyna = Ratings!”
JR: Well, first we've got to get through this huge tag team match coming up next!
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RANDY ORTON and KANE vs. BATISTA and RIC FLAIR
This match was decent and nothing special at all. Batista did most of the work against Orton, while Kane and Flair were on the side. The crowd wasn't into it as much as expected, however they popped huge when Kane came in to clear house. The ending came with Orton nailing Flair with a Chokeslam as Batista and Kane brawled around on the outside.
Winners: Randy Orton and Batista
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JR: Randy Orton picks up the win for his team!
King: Damn Orton and damn Kane! He was distracting Batista!
JR: Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time for the big announcement right here on Raw!
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TRIPLE H IS READY
[Triple H is seen backstage walking towards the ring with an intense look on his face.]
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JR: Here comes Triple H!
King: I got your back Triple H!
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THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
[Triple H gets into the ring to a lot of boos and jeers. Mick Foley comes down next to a HUGE pop from the crowd. He gets into the ring and takes a microphone.]
Foley: Triple H…before I announce who this opponent is, I would like to thank you for choosing not to speak and sparing us another one of your lackluster speeches.
[Triple H lunges forward, but restrains himself.]
Foley: Now, this individual I'm about to introduce has quite a history with Triple H. The two of them have had an intense rivalry throughout their careers and have had numerous memorable matches including an awesome Ladder Match a few years back.
[The crowd is cheering whilst chanting random names]
Foley: But none of those matches is even going to compare to WrestleMania 21, which I can safely say is going to be one of the most electrifying matches in sports-entertainment history!
[The crowd goes INSANE as The Rock's music hits and he comes running down. Triple H cannot believe what is going on. The Rock slides into the ring and takes Triple H down with a Clothesline!]
Foley: The Rock!
[Evolution comes down to help Triple H. The Rock takes out of the ring with a Clothesline before nailing Flair with a Spinebuster! He waits for Triple H to stand up before nailing him with a Rockbottom! The Rock takes off his shirt as the crowd goes nuts. He goes for the People's Elbow, but Batista pulls Triple H out of the ring as Evolution heads up the ramp with The Rock staring them down.]
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JR: It's The Rock! Triple H is gonna face The Rock at WrestleMania 21!
King: I can't believe The Rock has come back to Raw!
JR: Ladies and Gentlemen, this truly is a historic moment as we move on to WrestleMania 21!
[The scene fades with The Rock basking in the cheers of the crowd.]
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Raw Preview | March 7, 2005
The Road to WrestleMania continues tonight as one of the most anticipated moments of the season takes place tonight! Eric Bischoff will reveal who Triple H will face at WrestleMania 21! The Game has been seen as being confident, but will he carry himself the same way after he discovers his opponent for WrestleMania?
Charlie Haas made a surprise appearance last week as Shelton Benjamin's surprise partner! Unfortunately, he is under contract to Smackdown leaving Benjamin to fend for himself against both Hardy Boyz! Tonight, Benjamin will go one on one against Matt Hardy in a rematch from last week! The only difference is that tonight will be a No Disqualification Match! Anything and everything goes and probably will go, but there can only be one winner! Who will it be!?
Mick Foley has been on the loose recently and Flair has been on edge fretting about each and every little thing. Tonight, the Nature Boy will team up with Batista to take on Kane and Randy Orton in tag team action! All four of these men have matches at WrestleMania and this match is a stepping stone to gain momentum. Will Evolution pick up the win or do the Big Red Machine and the Legend-Killer have their own gameplan?
The heated rivalry between Chris Jericho and Edge continues here tonight and it is sure to get even hotter as Chris Jericho will take on Viscera...with Edge as the Guest Referee! Can Jericho overcome the Handicap and defeat Viscera or will Edge use his authority to screw Jericho over?
All this plus Chris Benoit contending for the Intercontinental Championship!
Confirmed Matches
Shelton Benjamin vs. Matt Hardy - No Disqualification Match
Kane and Randy Orton vs. Ric Flair and Batista
Chris Jericho vs. Viscera - Edge as Special Guest Referee
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WWE SMACKDOWN
MARCH 3, 2005
[The opening video is shown before cutting straight to the arena where the crowd is going wild with their creative signs. The camera cuts to the announcers' table where Michael Cole and Tazz are seated.]
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Cole: Ladies and Gentlemen! It's a cool evening here tonight and what a perfect evening it is for Smackdown!
Tazz: Yeah! Nothing gets cooler than Smackdown!
Cole: Tonight, we've got some awesome match ups between Paul London and Kenzo Suzuki as well as John Cena versus Bubba Ray Dudley!
Tazz: That's gonna be off da hook!
Cole: Here's Kenzo Suzuki to get us started!
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KENZO SUZUKI vs. PAUL LONDON
This was a poor match, which even London couldn't make entertaining. Kenzo was booed throughout the match and lot of people left to get some food or go to the bathroom. London took a sick bump half through the match after being crotched on the turnbuckle and pushed to the outside. The match ending came with London nailing a Dropsault followed up by a London Calling onto the stunned Kenzo Suzuki.
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Cole: Paul London defeats Kenzo Suzuki!
Tazz: He did, but that was in a non-title situation Cole! When the title is on the line, it's a totally different situation!
Cole: And the title will be on the line at WrestleMania 21 where London will defend his title against the winner of tonight's #1 Contender's match between Chavo Guerrero and Billy Kidman!
Tazz: Both of who have an awesome chance of beating London and taking the Cruiserweight Title!
Cole: Perhaps, but Tazz let's talk about the past events that took place at Raw this week.
[A video showing Haas helping Benjamin is shown]
Cole: And what's more is that a Raw superstar is supposed to be here tonight on Smackdown!
Tazz: I heard it was Batista, Cole! That man is an animal!
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LOS GUERREROS BACKSTAGE
[Eddie Guerrero and Chavo Guerrero are sitting backstage in the locker room.]
Chavo: Eddie! You hear about the Raw superstar that's going to be here tonight?
Eddie: No, but it doesn't matter, Esse. I just have one person to deal with and that's Chris Benoit.
Chavo: Why don't you call him and ask him what's up with all this.
Eddie: C'mon Chavito! Who are you? The Hurricane? Chris Benoit doesn't deal like that. He's a wrestler, not a talker.
Chavo: That's true. Anyway, I gotta go prepare for my match against Billy Kidman.
[He leaves the room as Eddie sighs and keeps thinking]
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Cole: I wonder what's on Eddie Guerrero's mind right now, Tazz.
Tazz: Something to do with Chris Benoit, no doubt.
Cole: Well, we'll leave him at that and here comes Theodore Long!
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JBL AIN'T NO PLAYA! JBL IS A DEAD MAN WALKING!
[Theodore Long comes down to a good pop from the crowd. He takes a microphone and begins to speak]
Long: This past Monday on Raw, Charlie Haas appeared to save his long time friend…Shelton Benjamin! Now, I ain't got no problem with that cause I'm all for friends helping friends. The thing is that I've made up for it by securing a visit from the one of the most important Raw superstars here tonight!
[The crowd boos]
Long: Now I understand that he might not be very popular amongst the Smackdown locker room, but I expect him to be treated with the utmost respect and kindness! Now…
[He's interrupted when JBL comes down to good heat from the crowd. He takes a microphone and stands face to face with Long.]
JBL: Teddy! No one here wants to hear about some minor league Raw superstar! The real story here is me, John Bradshaw Layfield, and how I plan on taking back my WWE Championship at WrestleMania 21.
Long: JBL…
JBL: Let me “preach to ya Playa” as you people say it. Now, I understand that I don't have the best win-loss record, but who does? I mean…out of this entire Smackdown locker-room….I am the closest to perfection and…
Long: You wanna preach? Then preach to The Deadman, because tonight you're gonna face The Undertaker one on one!
[JBL's mouth drops as he begins shouting at Long, who simply leaves the ring]
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Cole: The Undertaker and JBL here tonight on Smackdown!
Tazz: Why does JBL keep getting himself into these situations?
Cole: I don't know, but I'm sure The Undertaker would love to solve the problem!
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CAN MYSTERIO DIG IT? I THINK HE CAN!
[Rey Mysterio and Booker T are standing backstage]
Booker: Shortman! You ready for our match tonight against those Suckas Kurt Angle and Mark Jindrak?
Mysterio: Yeah. Just one thing…leave Jindrak to me.
Booker: You got it, Dawg!
[The two of them laugh and leave the room]
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Cole: Booker T and Rey Mysterio both sound confident, Tazz.
Tazz: We'll see how confident they are when Angle makes them tap to the Angle Lock!
Cole: Whatever, Tazz. Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up next is the #1 Contender's match for the Cruiserweight Championship!
Tazz: Go Kidman! Go Chavo!
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#1 CONTENDERSHIP FOR THE CW TITLE
BILLY KIDMAN vs. CHAVO GUERRERO
This match was very good with a mix of matbased and highflying wrestling. Neither man dominated the match, but Kidman was gaining the edge and went for the Shooting Star Press, but Chavo leapt up and nailed a Superplex. He managed to capture a two count, which frustrated him. He went to the outside and grabbed a steel chair, but Kidman dropkicked him to the outside. Both men brawled around outside, forcing the referee to call the Double DQ bell for Count-Out.
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Cole: Double Disqualification! What happens now?
Tazz: Do I look like I know, Cole? Stop asking me stupid questions!
Cole: I'm curious to know. Anyway, Ladies and Gentlemen, still to come tonight is JBL versus The Undertaker as well as Booker T and Rey Mysterio versus Mark Jindrak and Kurt Angle!
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CLIFTON ASSAULTED BACKSTAGE
[brent Clifton is walking backstage when he stops and looks into a room on the side. His face brightens up.]
Clifton: You…you…you're him…you're…
[before he can continue, Heidenreich and Gambino jump him and beat him down before walking off.]
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Cole: That damn Heidenreich and Gambino! They have nothing better to do than ruin other people's days!
Tazz: Well, Clifton shouldn't have stopped walking in the first place!
Cole: Too much, Tazz. You're too much!
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BUBBA RAY DUDLEY vs. JOHN CENA
This was a squash match used to make Cena seem more powerful. Bubba managed to attempt the Bubba Bomb, but Cena blocked it and nailed Bubba with the F-U for the win.
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Cole: John Cena defeats Bubba Dudley in less than two minutes!
Tazz: I'm telling you…Cena is going to rip through Orton in less than two minutes!
Cole: What's he doing now?
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ORTON AIN'T NOTHING BUT WEAKSAUCE
[John Cena takes a microphone as the crowd boos]
Cena: Yo! See this chump change right here? He ain't nothing, but fuel! When WrestleMania comes around…Orton is gonna wish he was nothing, but fuel! I am going to destroy him just like I destroyed this chump right here! I am going to show the world that I am the future of this business and not Orton! I am going to show the world that I am the man at the top and that I am the one who is going to run this business thug style!
[The crowd boos him as he picks up Bubba and nails another F-U]
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Cole: Disgusting. Someone needs to teach John Cena a lesson, Tazz!
Tazz: You go teach him a lesson Mr. Cole.
Cole: That's not very funny.
Tazz: I thought it was. You're just not a funny guy, Cole.
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THE BASHAMS ARE PLOTTING BACKSTAGE
[The Bashams are standing backstage when The Big Show walks into the room]
Show: Have either of you seen Rob Van Dam or Carlito Cool?
Danny: Doug here has a match against Rob Van Dam next.
Show: Is that so?
[show begins to leave, but The Bashams stop him]
Doug: Hey, how come you get a shot at the United States Championship and we don't?
Show: Because I'm a champion and you guys are nothing more than strained versions of Mario and Luigi.
[show laughs as he leaves the room]
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Cole: It looks like we're going to see Rob Van Dam take on Doug Basham up next!
Tazz: C'mon Doug!
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DOUG BASHAM vs. ROB VAN DAM
This was a good match between the two. Doug Basham should be on his own in a singles run, maybe even with the United States Title. Rob Van Dam finished up the match after nailing a Five Star Frog Splash onto both Bashams.
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Cole: Rob Van Dam with an impressive win over Doug Basham!
Tazz: He got lucky on this one, Cole.
Cole: Sure. Ladies and Gentlemen, we've still got two matches remaining and what a night it has been thus far!
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REY MYSTERIO and BOOKER T vs. MARK JINDRAK and KURT ANGLE
This was a good match on tag standards. The interaction between Mysterio and Angle was pure GOLD and even Booker/Angle had some interesting moments. An awesome spot was with Mysterio reversing the Angle Slam into a DDT on Angle as well as a Hurricanrana onto Jindrak. The ending came however with a referee bump allowing Jindrak to nail Mysterio with a steel chair followed up with a Reflection of Perfection for the win.
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Cole: Damn Jindrak! He stole a win for his team!
Tazz: He was smart, Cole! The referee was knocked down so he took advantage!
Cole: It makes me mad, that's all. Well, Ladies and Gentlemen coming up next is our singles match between JBL and The Undertaker!
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JOHN BRADSHAW LAYFIELD vs. THE UNDERTAKER
This was a quick and boring match from the two men. Neither man sold well or made their moves look credible. The Undertaker won after ducking a Clothesline from Hell and hitting a Chokeslam.
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Cole: The Undertaker with a Chokeslam for the win!
Tazz: Yeah! The Undertaker is a devastating man, Cole. One Chokeslam and it's lights out!
Cole: Wait a second! What the hell!
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DEADMAN MEETS SEXY BOY
[The Undertaker's music turns off and the lights go out. Shawn Michaels' music hits and the crowd erupts as HBK comes down to the ring. He gets into the ring and the two men have an intense staredown.]
[The crowd is going wild as Shawn Michaels jots forward and tries to hit the Sweet Chin Music! The Undertaker moves and goes for the Tombstone Piledriver! Shawn Michaels slides off Undertaker's back and hits the Sweet Chin Music! The Undertaker falls down, dazed as HBK heads up the ramp.]
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Cole: Shawn Michaels here on Smackdown! What the hell is going on!
Tazz: And he just took out The Undertaker! This is insane! This is Smackdown!
Cole: Ladies and Gentlemen, make sure to tune in next Thursday! Don't miss out!
[The Undertaker sits up and has another staredown with Shawn Michaels as the screen fades]
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Backstage Notes
+ Juventud Guerrera was backstage at Smackdown. He was not there on business, but to meet Rey Mysterio, an old friend of his.
+ John Bradshaw Layfield is expected to take a drop from the wrestling business for a while. He is planning on touring the nation to promote his new book “Beer and Money” which talks about his career.
+ Creative has changed the plans for WrestleMania 21. Rey Mysterio was supposed to be the Cruiserweight on Team Smackdown, but it seems he is in a feud with Mark Jindrak. There is no word on who will be taking his spot on the team.
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OOC: Look! It's Shawn Michaels!
WWE: Deception
in The Dome Retro Room
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